US Bridges

Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N of Oklahoma Ave. · Structure no. B40001700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,555
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 14,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,840 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 38-CHASE Ave
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location0.6M N of Oklahoma Ave.
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates42.99691, -87.91238
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,555 (2022)
Projected traffic12,840 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 14,555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.