US Bridges

Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Sth 57 to N · Structure no. B40054400000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,060
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - lift carrying Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 18 Eb-Wells ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location1.6M E JCT Sth 57 to N
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04036, -87.91174
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2023)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 Eb-Wells ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.