US Bridges

Sth 38 over Husher Creek

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 3.2 MI S JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B51010400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 38 over Husher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 38 over Husher Creek in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,800 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 38
CrossesHusher Creek
Location3.2 MI S JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates42.82658, -87.91439
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 38 over Husher Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 38 over Husher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 38 over Husher Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 38 over Husher Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 38 over Husher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.