Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.7M S JCT Cth Bb (rawson · Structure no. B40029400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,460 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek carry?
About 12,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 38 Sb-Howell a over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.