US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 4.6M S JCT Sth 172 to E · Structure no. B05060400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesAshwaubenon Creek
Location4.6M S JCT Sth 172 to E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.43213, -88.11009
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,050 (2021)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek carry?

About 29,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Ashwaubenon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.