US Bridges

Sth 44 over Br Grand River

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B20013100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 44 over Br Grand River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 44 over Br Grand River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSth 44
CrossesBr Grand River
Location1.8M E JCT Cth Q
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.7431, -88.86871
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Br Grand River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 44 over Br Grand 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 44 over Br Grand River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 44 over Br Grand River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 44 over Br Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.