US Bridges

Sth 44 over Fox River

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N Sth 33 · Structure no. B11013200000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 44 over Fox River is a steel culvert carrying Sth 44 over Fox River in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 708 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 44
CrossesFox River
Location1.7M N Sth 33
RouteState Highway 44
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.58455, -89.22732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2021)
Projected traffic708 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sth 44 over Fox River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 44 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 44 over Fox River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 44 over Fox River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 44 over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.