US Bridges

Sth 164 SB over Sussex Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 3.7 MI S JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B67028000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 164 SB over Sussex Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 164 SB over Sussex Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 164 SB
CrossesSussex Creek
Location3.7 MI S JCT Cth Q
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates43.14455, -88.24414
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 164 SB over Sussex Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 164 SB over Sussex 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 164 SB over Sussex Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 164 SB over Sussex Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 164 SB over Sussex Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.