Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR
PoorMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.7M N JCT Cth Zz · Structure no. B40057100000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR carry?
About 20,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 38-CHASE Ave over Cnw RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.