US Bridges

Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B30007900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,980 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 31 NB
CrossesS Br Pike River
Location1.1M N JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates42.65494, -87.87601
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,650 (2021)
Projected traffic13,980 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River carry?

About 11,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 31 NB over S Br Pike River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.