Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek
FairWaukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI E JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. B67022400000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek 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 59 over Saylesville Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 59 over Saylesville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.