US Bridges

Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3 M E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B40048400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSth 119 Wb-Airport
CrossesSth 38-HOWELL Ave
Location1.3 M E JCT IH 94
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.94771, -87.90943
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 119 Wb-Airport over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.