US Bridges

Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 31 · Structure no. B30013000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 18,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,250 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 50 WB
CrossesLrd 77th Avenue
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 31
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.56696, -87.90106
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue 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 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 50 WB over Lrd 77th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.