US Bridges

Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.95 MI N JCT Oklahoma Av · Structure no. B40018000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,760 by 2042. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 38 (s. Chase a
CrossesIH 43/94
Location0.95 MI N JCT Oklahoma Av
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00073, -87.91586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,760 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 38 (s. Chase a over IH 43/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.