US Bridges

IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br Dutchmans Creek

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth Gh · Structure no. B05015600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br Dutchmans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,050 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Sth 172 E-
CrossesBr Dutchmans Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Cth Gh
RouteInterstate 41
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.48296, -88.08237
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic100,050 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br Dutchmans Creek built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH Ramp Sth 172 E- over Br Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.