US Bridges

Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B67021600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 83-FRONT ST
CrossesMukwonago River
Location0.5M N JCT IH 43
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates42.85686, -88.32731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 83-FRONT ST over Mukwonago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.