US Bridges

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2 MI E JCT IH 894 · Structure no. B40007700000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 24-FOREST Home
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT IH 894
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97339, -87.99332
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 24-FOREST Home over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.