US Bridges

Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 29 to W · Structure no. B05031100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
774 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,631
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,994 by 2043. The structure is 774 ft (235.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 141-MAIN ST
CrossesFox River
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 29 to W
RouteU.S. Route 141
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51843, -88.01715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length774 ft (235.8 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,631 (2022)
Projected traffic14,994 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 141-MAIN 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River carry?

About 13,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River?

The structure is 774 ft (235.8 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 141-MAIN ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.