Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River
GoodKenosha County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B30005400000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,240 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 50 EB over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.