US Bridges

Sth 33 over Milwaukee River

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B66006800000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 33 over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location1.3M E JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.42667, -88.18257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,560 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 33 over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 33 over Milwaukee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Milwaukee River carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 33 over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.