US Bridges

Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. B45000300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,100 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 57-STH 167-MEQ
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth V
RouteState Highway 57
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.22144, -87.98129
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57-STH 167-MEQ over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.