US Bridges

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.9M E JCT IH 894 to E · Structure no. B40059500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,240
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,180 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 24-FOREST Home
CrossesLrd W Pabst Ave
Location3.9M E JCT IH 894 to E
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.9962, -87.95557
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,240 (2023)
Projected traffic6,180 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst 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 Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave carry?

About 13,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 24-FOREST Home over Lrd W Pabst Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.