CTH E/SILVER SPRIN
Carrying CTH E/SILVER SPRIN over STH 145/W FOND DU LAC AV
0.6M N JCT STH 181 TO N, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CTH E/SILVER SPRIN
The CTH E/SILVER SPRIN bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries CTH E/SILVER SPRIN over STH 145/W FOND DU LAC AV. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 30,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CTH E/SILVER SPRIN compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40025300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH E/SILVER SPRIN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CTH E/SILVER SPRIN against other structures in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CTH E/SILVER SPRIN?
CTH E/SILVER SPRIN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CTH E/SILVER SPRIN inspected?
CTH E/SILVER SPRIN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH E/SILVER SPRIN is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CTH E/SILVER SPRIN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CTH E/SILVER SPRIN.
Who is responsible for maintaining CTH E/SILVER SPRIN?
Ownership is not specified for CTH E/SILVER SPRIN in the NBI.
How old is CTH E/SILVER SPRIN and does age affect safety?
CTH E/SILVER SPRIN was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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