US Bridges

Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth Hh · Structure no. B40016700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br Root River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,480 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 227 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSth 24-JANESVILLE
CrossesBr Root River
Location1.3M E JCT Cth Hh
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.93731, -88.0581
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width227 ft (69.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2021)
Projected traffic15,480 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-JANESVILLE over Br Root River built?

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

What condition is Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br Root River carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br Root River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 227 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 24-JANESVILLE over Br Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.