US Bridges

Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.2M W JCT Ush 41 (*) · Structure no. B40068100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River 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 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSth 100 Wb-Ryan RD
CrossesRoot River
Location2.2M W JCT Ush 41 (*)
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates42.87281, -87.99456
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2021)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River built?

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

What condition is Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 100 Wb-Ryan RD over Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.