US Bridges

IH 41 over Beaver Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · At Beaver Creek · Structure no. B05069300000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69,800
2023 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 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97,701 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIH 41
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationAt Beaver Creek
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.55417, -88.06306
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,800 (2023)
Projected traffic97,701 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 2014, making it 11 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 69,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IH 41 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 41 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.