US Bridges

Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 3.9M E JCT IH 94 to W · Structure no. B51004400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,880 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 20 EB
CrossesCnw RR
Location3.9M E JCT IH 94 to W
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates42.71882, -87.87746
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic17,880 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR built?

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

What condition is Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 20 EB over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.