US Bridges

USH-141 over IH-43

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · At JCT IH 43-USH 141(S) · Structure no. B05018900000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USH-141 over IH-43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USH-141 over IH-43 in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 45 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,769 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUSH-141
CrossesIH-43
LocationAt JCT IH 43-USH 141(S)
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates44.43414, -87.91744
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,769 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was USH-141 over IH-43 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is USH-141 over IH-43 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does USH-141 over IH-43 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is USH-141 over IH-43?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns USH-141 over IH-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.