US Bridges

Sth 165 EB over Soo Line RR

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT IH 94 to E · Structure no. B30006600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 165 EB over Soo Line RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 165 EB 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,470 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 165 EB
CrossesSoo Line RR
Location1.9M E JCT IH 94 to E
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates42.52414, -87.91731
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic19,470 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 165 EB over Soo Line RR built?

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

What condition is Sth 165 EB 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 165 EB over Soo Line RR carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 165 EB over Soo Line RR?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 165 EB over Soo Line RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.