US Bridges

Sth 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B45003600000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,080 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSth 33-GREEN Bay S
CrossesMilwaukee River Overflow
Location0.3M W JCT IH 43
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.38345, -87.93334
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic30,080 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Sth 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow 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 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33-GREEN Bay S over Milwaukee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.