US Bridges

Sth 120 over Ore Creek

Good

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI N JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B64008100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 120 over Ore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 120 over Ore Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSth 120
CrossesOre Creek
Location2.0 MI N JCT Ush 12
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates42.63429, -88.41237
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 120 over Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 120 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 120 over Ore Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 120 over Ore Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 120 over Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.