US Bridges

Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 1.8M W JCT Cth B · Structure no. B30005800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,568 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N
CrossesSoo Line RR
Location1.8M W JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.57366, -88.19173
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic11,568 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 50 Wb-Sth 83 N over Soo Line RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.