US Bridges

Sth 16 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 3.8M E JCT Cth Ke · Structure no. B67018500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,220 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16 EB
CrossesLrd E. Wisconsin Ave
Location3.8M E JCT Cth Ke
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.07875, -88.25165
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2022)
Projected traffic23,220 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin 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 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 EB over Lrd E. Wisconsin Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.