US Bridges

Sth 36 over White River State Trail

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Sth 120 · Structure no. B64014600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 36 over White River State Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 36 over White River State Trail in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSth 36
CrossesWhite River State Trail
Location2.7M N JCT Sth 120
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.64949, -88.37037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 36 over White River State Trail built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 36 over White River State Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 36 over White River State Trail carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 36 over White River State Trail?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 36 over White River State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.