US Bridges

Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45

Poor

Washington County, Wisconsin · 5.6M W JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B66003600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45 in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 167
CrossesIH 41-USH 45
Location5.6M W JCT Sth 145
RouteState Highway 167
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.25063, -88.18215
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45 carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 167 over IH 41-USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.