US Bridges

Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI E JCT Cth Mb · Structure no. B30006200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,080 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSth 50
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT Cth Mb
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.56737, -87.98691
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.8 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 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Strawberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek carry?

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

How long is Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 50 over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.