US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Apple Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B05008000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Apple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Apple Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesApple Creek
Location2.4M S JCT Cth S
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.35561, -88.18805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2023)
Projected traffic30,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 41 SB over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Apple 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB over Apple Creek carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB over Apple Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.