US Bridges

Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B51007800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 36-STH 83 NB
CrossesFox River
Location1.2M N JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.7229, -88.22319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 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 NB over Fox River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 36-STH 83 NB over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.