US Bridges

Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek

Good

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Sth 167 · Structure no. B45007700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 181-WAUWATOSA
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location2.3M N JCT Sth 167
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates43.25526, -88.00363
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 181-WAUWATOSA over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.