US Bridges

Sth 49 over Br Fox River

Fair

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. B24044300000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 49 over Br Fox River is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 49 over Br Fox River in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 49
CrossesBr Fox River
Location2.7M N JCT Cth J
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.91099, -88.94645
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 49 over Br Fox River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 49 over Br Fox River 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 49 over Br Fox River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 49 over Br Fox River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 49 over Br Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.