US Bridges

Ush 141 SB over Oconto River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 5.0M N JCT Ush 41 to N · Structure no. B42007500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 141 SB over Oconto River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 141 SB over Oconto River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 141 SB
CrossesOconto River
Location5.0M N JCT Ush 41 to N
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates44.85892, -88.04874
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2023)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 141 SB over Oconto River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 141 SB over Oconto 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 141 SB over Oconto River carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 141 SB over Oconto River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 141 SB over Oconto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.