US Bridges

Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 1.2 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B30013300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,400 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 165 WB
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location1.2 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates42.52637, -87.93339
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic21,400 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 165 WB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 165 WB over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.