US Bridges

IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · At Dutchman"s Creek · Structure no. B05011100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,050 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH I41 NB Off Ramp
CrossesDutchmans Creek
LocationAt Dutchman"s Creek
RouteInterstate 41
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.48072, -88.07707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic100,050 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH I41 NB Off Ramp over Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.