US Bridges

Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT IH 894 to E · Structure no. B40043700000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,186
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 89 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 30,186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,880 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 241-27th ST
CrossesCnw RR
Location2.2M N JCT IH 894 to E
RouteState Highway 241
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99365, -87.94807
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,186 (2022)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$690,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR carry?

About 30,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 241-27th ST over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.