US Bridges

Lrd (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · S Side of General Mitchel · Structure no. B40077200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 24,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,200 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd (gmia) Airport
CrossesSth 38/HOWELL Ave
LocationS Side of General Mitchel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.93864, -87.90994
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2022)
Projected traffic24,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd (gmia) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd (gmia) Airport over Sth 38/HOWELL Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.