US Bridges

Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT Sth 29 (s) · Structure no. B05071700000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUsh 141-STH 29
CrossesBr Sorensons Creek
Location1.9M N JCT Sth 29 (s)
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates44.45972, -87.95184
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 141-STH 29 over Br Sorensons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.