US Bridges

Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4 M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40002000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,260 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Bb E Rawson Av
CrossesUP RR
Location1.4 M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCounty Highway 0BB
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.91559, -87.88973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2022)
Projected traffic10,260 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bb E Rawson Av over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.