Sth 165 EB over Des Plaines River
FairKenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.9 M E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B30006500000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 165 EB over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 165 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,470 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 165 EB over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 165 EB over Des Plaines River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 165 EB over Des Plaines River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 165 EB over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 165 EB over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.