US Bridges

Sth 50 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 1.9 MI E JCT IH-43 · Structure no. B64007100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 50 over Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 50 over Jackson Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSth 50
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.9 MI E JCT IH-43
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.62116, -88.58269
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 50 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 50 over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 50 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 50 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 50 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.