US Bridges

Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. B42001400000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 5 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 41 NB
CrossesPensaukee River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth Ss
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.82069, -87.93856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2023)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 41 NB over Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.