US Bridges

Sth 36 over Ore Creek

Good

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Sth 120 · Structure no. B64021000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 36 over Ore Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 36 over Ore Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSth 36
CrossesOre Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Sth 120
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.64709, -88.37061
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2025)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2024, making it 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 36 over Ore Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Sth 36 over Ore Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 36 over Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.