US Bridges

Sth 47 SB over IH 41

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Cth Jj · Structure no. B44003500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 47 SB over IH 41 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 47 SB over IH 41 in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 64 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,050 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 47 SB
CrossesIH 41
Location1.2M S JCT Cth Jj
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates44.29893, -88.4155
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,050 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 47 SB over IH 41 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Sth 47 SB over IH 41 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 47 SB over IH 41 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 47 SB over IH 41?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 47 SB over IH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.