US Bridges

Sth 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 3.8 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B51004300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,825
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 14,825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,398 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 20 EB
CrossesLrd Stuart RD
Location3.8 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates42.71886, -87.88034
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,825 (2021)
Projected traffic17,398 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD 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 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD carry?

About 14,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 20 EB over Lrd Stuart RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.