US Bridges

Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT IH 94 to W · Structure no. B40095400000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 241 N/27th ST
CrossesRoot River
Location0.1M N JCT IH 94 to W
RouteState Highway 241
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.84429, -87.95178
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 241 N/27th ST over Root River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root River?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 241 N/27th ST over Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.