US Bridges

Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 3.7 MI E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B51015900000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 20
CrossesE Br Root River Canal
Location3.7 MI E JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 20
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.73201, -87.98217
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over E Br Root River Canal built?

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

What condition is Sth 20 over E 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.