US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Cth F

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 2.0M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. B20002400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Cth F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Cth F in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,735 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesCth F
Location2.0M S JCT Cth B
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.66056, -88.44174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic20,735 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 SB over Cth F built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Cth F 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB over Cth F carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB over Cth F?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Cth F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.