US Bridges

Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail &

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Ush 41 to S · Structure no. B05013400140000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail & is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail & in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 34,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,040 by 2042. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 54 WB & EB (ma
CrossesFox River & Ped. Trail &
Location3.4M E JCT Ush 41 to S
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.50825, -88.0208
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,200 (2022)
Projected traffic41,040 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail & built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail & 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail & carry?

About 34,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail &?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 WB & EB (ma over Fox River & Ped. Trail &?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.