Sth 59 EB over Fox River
FairWaukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B67015200000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 59 EB over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 59 EB over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 59 EB over Fox River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Sth 59 EB over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 59 EB over Fox River carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 59 EB over Fox River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 59 EB over Fox River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.