US Bridges

Sth 31 NB over Root River

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI N JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B51008300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 31 NB over Root River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 31 NB over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 31 NB
CrossesRoot River
Location2.0 MI N JCT Sth 38
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates42.78401, -87.83585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2021)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2041
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 31 NB over Root River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 31 NB over Root 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 31 NB over Root River carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 31 NB over Root River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 31 NB over Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.