US Bridges

Sth 38 over Cnw RR

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI W JCT Cth G · Structure no. B51005400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 38 over Cnw RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 38 over Cnw RR in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSth 38
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.2 MI W JCT Cth G
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates42.81396, -87.88217
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 38 over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 38 over Cnw RR 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 over Cnw RR carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 38 over Cnw RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 38 over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.