US Bridges

Ush 141 SB over Little River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · At Little River · Structure no. B42009200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 141 SB over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 141 SB over Little River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 141 SB
CrossesLittle River
LocationAt Little River
RouteU.S. Route 141
Coordinates45.00977, -88.0454
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 141 SB over Little River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 141 SB over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.