US Bridges

Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Sth 50 · Structure no. B30009900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLrd E Frontage RD
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location0.9M S JCT Sth 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55392, -87.95197
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River 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 Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Frontage RD over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.