Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal
GoodRacine County, Wisconsin · 2.2 MI E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B51005900000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 20 over W Br Root River Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.