US Bridges

IH 41 over Beaver Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B05069200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 41 over Beaver Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 82,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97,700 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIH 41
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 29 to E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.54389, -88.0725
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,500 (2021)
Projected traffic97,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 82,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 41 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns IH 41 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.