Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal
Racine County, Wisconsin · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sth 20 over E Br Root River Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 72 of the 133 inventoried bridges in Racine County rated good (54.1%); 18 (13.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 43 ft |
| Location | 3.7 Mi E Jct Ush 45 |
| NBI structure number | B51015900000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Racine County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 41 Sb/ih 94 EB over Cth K | 2019 | 50,500 | Good |
| Ih 41 NB/94 WB over Cth K | 2018 | 50,500 | Good |
| Ih 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 7 Mile Rd | 2019 | 49,150 | Good |
| Ih 41 Nb/ih 94 WB over Lrd 7 Mile Rd | 2019 | 49,150 | Good |
| Ih 41 SB/94 EB over Sth 20 | 2015 | 48,000 | Good |
| Ih 41 NB/94 WB over Sth 20 | 2014 | 48,000 | Fair |
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