US Bridges

Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B30005200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 50th ST
CrossesPike Creek Lagoon
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.59081, -87.81959
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon built?

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

What condition is Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 50th ST over Pike Creek Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.