US Bridges

Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT IH 94 to E · Structure no. B40098600000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 181-S 84th ST
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.2M N JCT IH 94 to E
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates43.02943, -88.01712
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic16,560 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 181-S 84th ST over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.