US Bridges

Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40060300000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,457 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,751 by 2042. The structure is 1,457 ft (444.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 18-W Wisconsin
CrossesLrd N 44th ST
Location2.5M E JCT Sth 181
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03876, -87.96818
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,457 ft (444.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2022)
Projected traffic17,751 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST?

The structure is 1,457 ft (444.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18-W Wisconsin over Lrd N 44th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.