US Bridges

Sth 190 over Br Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Sth 164 to N · Structure no. B67009600000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 190 over Br Fox River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 190 over Br Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 5 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,640 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 190
CrossesBr Fox River
Location2.0M E JCT Sth 164 to N
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates43.08761, -88.16547
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2022)
Projected traffic38,640 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 190 over Br Fox River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Sth 190 over Br Fox 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 190 over Br Fox River carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 190 over Br Fox River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 190 over Br Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.