US Bridges

Sth 44-MANCHESTER over Grand River

Good

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Sth 73 to S · Structure no. B24002600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 44-MANCHESTER over Grand River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 44-MANCHESTER over Grand River in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 44-MANCHESTER
CrossesGrand River
Location1.5M N JCT Sth 73 to S
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreen Lake County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.70078, -89.00579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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-MANCHESTER over Grand River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 44-MANCHESTER over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 44-MANCHESTER over Grand River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 44-MANCHESTER over Grand River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 44-MANCHESTER over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.