US Bridges

Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. B20023900000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 11,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,200 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 26
CrossesW Br Fond Du Lac River
Location2.0M N JCT Sth 23
RouteState Highway 26
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.83667, -88.675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 19 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 26 over W Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.