US Bridges

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B40015900000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,440 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 24-FOREST Home
CrossesRoot River
Location1.4 MI E JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95054, -88.02811
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2021)
Projected traffic19,440 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Root River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root River carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 24-FOREST Home over Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.