US Bridges

Ush 41 SB over Pensaukee River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 5.9M S JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. B42004800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 41 SB over Pensaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 41 SB 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,559 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUsh 41 SB
CrossesPensaukee River
Location5.9M S JCT Sth 22
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates44.82106, -87.93872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,559 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 41 SB over Pensaukee River built?

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

What condition is Ush 41 SB over Pensaukee 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 over Pensaukee River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 41 SB over Pensaukee River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 41 SB over Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.