US Bridges

Sth 26 over Rock River

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 49 (*) · Structure no. B20012000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 over Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 26 over Rock River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 26
CrossesRock River
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 49 (*)
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates43.64139, -88.71958
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic6,230 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sth 26 over Rock River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 26 over Rock River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 26 over Rock River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 26 over Rock River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 26 over Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.