Sth 142 over Des Plaines River
FairKenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B30065400000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 142 over Des Plaines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 142 over Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 99 years old, older 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 142 over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Sth 142 over Des Plaines 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 142 over Des Plaines River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 142 over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 142 over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.