US Bridges

Sth 16 EB over IH 94

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.5 MI E JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B67024400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 EB over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 EB over IH 94 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,120 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 16 EB
CrossesIH 94
Location2.5 MI E JCT Sth 190
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04753, -88.24951
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (102.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2022)
Projected traffic18,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 16 EB over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 EB over IH 94 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 IH 94 carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 EB over IH 94?

The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 EB over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.