US Bridges

Sth 11 over Swan Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 4.8M E JCT Sth 89 · Structure no. B64015400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 11 over Swan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 11 over Swan Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 11
CrossesSwan Creek
Location4.8M E JCT Sth 89
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.63296, -88.65275
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 11 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 11 over Swan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 11 over Swan Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 11 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 11 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.