US Bridges

Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.8 MI E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B30013100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,250 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 50 EB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.8 MI E JCT Cth H
RouteState Highway 50
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.5667, -87.8981
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR carry?

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

How long is Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 50 EB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.