US Bridges

Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B51005700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 36/STH 83 SB
CrossesWind Lake Drainage Canal
Location0.4M N JCT Cth D
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.74751, -88.21258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 36/STH 83 SB over Wind Lake Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.