US Bridges

Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek

Fair

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Ff · Structure no. B24002000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 44
CrossesBelle Fountain Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Ff
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreen Lake County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.65308, -89.2056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Belle Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 44 over Belle Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.