US Bridges

Sth 175 over Waterway

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N of Sth 59 · Structure no. B40066300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 175 over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 175 over Waterway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58,920 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 175
CrossesWaterway
Location1.0M N of Sth 59
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates43.02449, -87.9698
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2021)
Projected traffic58,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 175 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 175 over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 175 over Waterway carry?

About 49,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 175 over Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 175 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.