US Bridges

Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT W Grange Ave · Structure no. B40052500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLrd Service Road
CrossesSth 38-HOWELL Ave
Location0.3M S JCT W Grange Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.94363, -87.90979
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2022)
Projected traffic257 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Service Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Service Road over Sth 38-HOWELL Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.