US Bridges

Sth 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 45 to N · Structure no. B66008800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 144-BARTON Ave
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 45 to N
RouteState Highway 144
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.44178, -88.18091
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 144-BARTON Ave over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 144-BARTON Ave over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.