FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 190 EB/CAPITOL

Carrying STH 190 EB/CAPITOL over MENOMONEE RIVER

0.3 MI E JCT IH 41, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 190 EB/CAPITOL

The STH 190 EB/CAPITOL bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries STH 190 EB/CAPITOL over MENOMONEE RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 65.3 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STH 190 EB/CAPITOL compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
STH 190 EB/CAPITOL 30.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
65.3 m (214 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40033500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 190 EB/CAPITOL 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 STH 190 EB/CAPITOL 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 STH 190 EB/CAPITOL?

STH 190 EB/CAPITOL in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 190 EB/CAPITOL inspected?

STH 190 EB/CAPITOL'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 19,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 190 EB/CAPITOL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STH 190 EB/CAPITOL?

STH 190 EB/CAPITOL has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 190 EB/CAPITOL?

STH 190 EB/CAPITOL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 190 EB/CAPITOL and does age affect safety?

STH 190 EB/CAPITOL was built in 1966, making it 60 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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