US Bridges

Ush 141 NB over Pensaukee River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth D to W · Structure no. B42004600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 141 NB over Pensaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 141 NB over Pensaukee River in Oconto 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,120 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUsh 141 NB
CrossesPensaukee River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth D to W
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates44.79187, -88.04656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic11,120 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 141 NB over Pensaukee River built?

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

What condition is Ush 141 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 141 NB over Pensaukee River carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 141 NB over Pensaukee River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 141 NB over Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.