US Bridges

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT IH 894 to E · Structure no. B40091100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,160
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River is a concrete frame carrying Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,640 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 24-FOREST Home
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location3.6M E JCT IH 894 to E
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99393, -87.95982
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,160 (2022)
Projected traffic14,640 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 16,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 24-FOREST Home over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.