US Bridges

Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40073200000000

Built
2010
15 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 15 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,540 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesSth 100 WB - Brown
CrossesIH 43
Location2.3 MI E JCT Sth 57
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates43.1767, -87.91742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2021)
Projected traffic12,540 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43 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 Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43 carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 100 WB - Brown over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.