US Bridges

Sth 145 over Menomonee River

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI N JCT Sth 167 · Structure no. B66009900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 145 over Menomonee River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 145 over Menomonee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 145
CrossesMenomonee River
Location1.4 MI N JCT Sth 167
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates43.23621, -88.11736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 145 over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 145 over Menomonee 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 145 over Menomonee River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 145 over Menomonee River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 145 over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.