US Bridges

Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St.

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40051300030000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St. in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,328 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,800 by 2041. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 57-27th ST
CrossesCmstpp RR & Canal St.
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 59
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02963, -87.94765
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,328 (2023)
Projected traffic25,800 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St. carry?

About 26,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St.?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57-27th ST over Cmstpp RR & Canal St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.