US Bridges

Sth 50 over Salem Branch

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Sth 75 · Structure no. B30006100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 over Salem Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 50 over Salem Branch 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 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,080 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 50
CrossesSalem Branch
Location2.3M E JCT Sth 75
RouteState Highway 50
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.56806, -88.06814
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2022)
Projected traffic22,080 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 over Salem Branch built?

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

What condition is Sth 50 over Salem Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 50 over Salem Branch carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 50 over Salem Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 50 over Salem Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.