US Bridges

Sth 59 over Cnw RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 341 to N · Structure no. B40053400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 59 over Cnw RR is a concrete frame carrying Sth 59 over Cnw RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,040 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 59
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 341 to N
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates43.02099, -87.96698
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2021)
Projected traffic17,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 59 over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 59 over Cnw RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 59 over Cnw RR carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 59 over Cnw RR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 59 over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.