US Bridges

Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road)

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.5 MI E JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B67016200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road) in Waukesha 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 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,560 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSth 16 EB
CrossesCth P (sawyer Road)
Location2.5 MI E JCT Sth 67
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10751, -88.43203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,560 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road) built?

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

What condition is Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road) carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road)?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 EB over Cth P (sawyer Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.