US Bridges

Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.3 MI E JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. B51015000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSth 20/STH 83/MAIN
CrossesFox River
Location1.3 MI E JCT Sth 83
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates42.763, -88.21366
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2021)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN 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 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 20/STH 83/MAIN over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.