US Bridges

Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 6.3M N JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B05014100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,497
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 18,497 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,346 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 141-STH 29-MAI
CrossesEast River
Location6.3M N JCT Sth 29 to E
RouteU.S. Route 141
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51167, -87.99833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,497 (2022)
Projected traffic20,346 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River carry?

About 18,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 141-STH 29-MAI over East River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.