US Bridges

Sth 144 over N Br Milwaukee River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Sth 28 to E · Structure no. B59014300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 144 over N Br Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 144 over N Br Milwaukee River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 144
CrossesN Br Milwaukee River
Location1.1M N JCT Sth 28 to E
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates43.55685, -88.0532
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 144 over N Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 144 over N Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 144 over N Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 144 over N Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 144 over N Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.