US Bridges

Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B42001900000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 years old, older 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 31,630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,200 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 41 Sb-Ush 141
CrossesLittle Suamico River
Location0.6M S JCT Cth S
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates44.71196, -88.05113
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,630 (2023)
Projected traffic37,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River carry?

About 31,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 41 Sb-Ush 141 over Little Suamico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.