US Bridges

Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 2.4M W JCT Cth B · Structure no. B30005100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N
CrossesFox River
Location2.4M W JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.57586, -88.20316
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2022)
Projected traffic12,450 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.