US Bridges

Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 4.1 MI W JCT Cth Kf · Structure no. B67016900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, 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 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16 WB
CrossesCth E - North Ave
Location4.1 MI W JCT Cth Kf
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.10993, -88.34522
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2022)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave 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 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 WB over Cth E - North Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.