US Bridges

Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40076900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 30,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,000 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 59/GREENFIELD
CrossesIH 41/894/USH 45
Location0.5 MI E JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 59
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01628, -88.03681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 59/GREENFIELD over IH 41/894/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.