US Bridges

Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 3.2M E JCT Ush 41 to N · Structure no. B05026900020000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,686 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 29 - Walnut ST
CrossesFox River
Location3.2M E JCT Ush 41 to N
RouteState Highway 29
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.515, -88.01833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 13 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,686 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 - Walnut ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.