Sth 50 WB over Des Plaines River
PoorKenosha County, Wisconsin · 3.4M W JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B30005500000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- 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 WB over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 WB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,818 by 2043. 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 50 WB over Des Plaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 50 WB over Des Plaines River carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 50 WB 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 WB over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.