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Highway 38 (Wisconsin)
Encyclopedia
State Trunk Highway 38 is a state highway in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. It is a north–south route that runs through Racine and Milwaukee Counties from downtown Racine
in the south to downtown Milwaukee
in the north.
) and State Street. Highway 38 turns to the northwest at the intersection of State and Memorial Drive, becoming Northwestern Avenue. Just outside of the town of Franksville
, WIS 38 turns north until it reaches County Highway G at Six Mile Road. Turning west, it cuts over to Howell Avenue near Husher
.
In Milwaukee County, most of Highway 38 is known as South Howell Avenue, and runs parallel to I-94
. Just north of Howard Avenue, Highway 38 becomes South Chase Avenue, which winds across I-94
to intersect with South 6th Street. Highway 38 ends at the intersection of 6th and National Avenue (also known as WIS 59
). South 6th Street continues north across a viaduct
into downtown Milwaukee
.
and Northwestern Avenue near Franksville is currently in the developmental phase for complete reconstruction and relocation. the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has listed several alternatives for rerouting the highway. All of the alternatives would occur in Racine County, and would involve the bypassing of the existing stretch between Five Mile Road (CTH G) and Northwestern Avenue (CTH K).
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. It is a north–south route that runs through Racine and Milwaukee Counties from downtown Racine
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
in the south to downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
in the north.
Route description
In Racine County, Highway 38 begins near the lake front at the corner of Main Street (also known as WIS 32Highway 32 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 32 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin that runs north–south in eastern Wisconsin. It runs from the Illinois border north to the Michigan border . It is named the 32nd Division Memorial Highway after the U.S...
) and State Street. Highway 38 turns to the northwest at the intersection of State and Memorial Drive, becoming Northwestern Avenue. Just outside of the town of Franksville
Franksville, Wisconsin
Franksville is a former census-designated place in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,789 at the 2000 census. It became part of the newly-established village of Caledonia on March 20, 2006.-Geography:...
, WIS 38 turns north until it reaches County Highway G at Six Mile Road. Turning west, it cuts over to Howell Avenue near Husher
Husher, Wisconsin
Husher, Wisconsin is located within the Village of Caledonia in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is generally known as the area extending in all directions between 1/2 mile to 1 mile from the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 38 and Nicholson Road...
.
In Milwaukee County, most of Highway 38 is known as South Howell Avenue, and runs parallel to I-94
Interstate 94
Interstate 94 is the northernmost east–west Interstate Highway, connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain regions of the United States. I-94's western terminus is in Billings, Montana at a junction with Interstate 90; its eastern terminus is the U.S...
. Just north of Howard Avenue, Highway 38 becomes South Chase Avenue, which winds across I-94
Interstate 94
Interstate 94 is the northernmost east–west Interstate Highway, connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain regions of the United States. I-94's western terminus is in Billings, Montana at a junction with Interstate 90; its eastern terminus is the U.S...
to intersect with South 6th Street. Highway 38 ends at the intersection of 6th and National Avenue (also known as WIS 59
Highway 59 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 59 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs east–west in southeast Wisconsin from Milwaukee to Monroe....
). South 6th Street continues north across a viaduct
Viaduct
A viaduct is a bridge composed of several small spans. The term viaduct is derived from the Latin via for road and ducere to lead something. However, the Ancient Romans did not use that term per se; it is a modern derivation from an analogy with aqueduct. Like the Roman aqueducts, many early...
into downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
.
Plans
The section of WIS 38 between Oakwood Road in Oak CreekOak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 28,456 at the 2000 census. In 2009, its population was estimated at 33,946.-History:...
and Northwestern Avenue near Franksville is currently in the developmental phase for complete reconstruction and relocation. the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has listed several alternatives for rerouting the highway. All of the alternatives would occur in Racine County, and would involve the bypassing of the existing stretch between Five Mile Road (CTH G) and Northwestern Avenue (CTH K).
Noted landmarks on route
- General William Mitchell International AirportGeneral Mitchell International AirportGeneral Mitchell International Airport is a county-owned public airport located five miles south of the central business district of Milwaukee, a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States....
, MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
(Largest airport in WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
) - Quarry Lake County Park, RacineRacine, WisconsinRacine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
(An old rock quarry converted into a "swimming hole") - Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, RacineRacine, WisconsinRacine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
(Former home of Charles Wustum turned into an art museum) - Case International HarvesterCase CorporationCase Corporation was a manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. In 1999 it merged with New Holland to form CNH Global, a Fiat Group division...
World Headquarters, RacineRacine, WisconsinRacine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
(Manufacturer of agricultural and farming equipment)