US Bridges

Sth 36 over Ore Creek

Good

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 120 · Structure no. B64006800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 36 over Ore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 36 over Ore Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSth 36
CrossesOre Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Sth 120
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.63997, -88.39971
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 36 over Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 36 over Ore Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 36 over Ore Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 36 over Ore Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sth 36 over Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.