US Bridges

Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.6 MI W JCT Sth 164 · Structure no. B67025300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 59 WB
CrossesCanadian National RR
Location0.6 MI W JCT Sth 164
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates42.97718, -88.23939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2022)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 59 WB over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 59 WB over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.