US Bridges

Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Sth 190 to E · Structure no. B40065100000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,866
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 84 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 15,866 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,293 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 57-GREEN Bay a
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Sth 190 to E
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates43.11362, -87.93335
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,866 (2022)
Projected traffic23,293 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 15,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.