US Bridges

Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI N JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. B51009200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83 in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 142 - Bushnell
CrossesSth 11/STH 36/STH 83
Location0.9 MI N JCT Sth 83
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates42.66341, -88.24494
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 142 - Bushnell over Sth 11/STH 36/STH 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.