Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave
PoorPosted for loadRacine County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B51006900000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 293 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave is a steel movable - bascule carrying Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave?
The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 38-STATE ST over Lrd Wisconsin Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.