Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River
FairRacine County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B51001200000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,800 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 38-NORTHWESTER 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River carry?
About 26,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River?
The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 38-NORTHWESTER over Root River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.