US Bridges

Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc River

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.1 M W JCT Cth P · Structure no. B67015900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,860 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16 WB
CrossesOconomowoc River
Location1.1 M W JCT Cth P
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.10837, -88.45351
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 42 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,050 (2022)
Projected traffic16,860 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 16 WB over Oconomowoc River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc River carry?

About 14,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc River?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 WB over Oconomowoc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.