Sth 83 over Sth 16
FairWaukesha County, Wisconsin · 3.9 MI N JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B67016600000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 83 over Sth 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 83 over Sth 16 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 49 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,160 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 83 over Sth 16 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Sth 83 over Sth 16 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 83 over Sth 16 carry?
About 21,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 83 over Sth 16?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 83 over Sth 16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.