US Bridges

IH 41 NB over Sth 55

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 7.3M N JCT Sth 47 to N · Structure no. B44004100000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 NB over Sth 55 is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 41 NB over Sth 55 in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, 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 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 292,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH 41 NB
CrossesSth 55
Location7.3M N JCT Sth 47 to N
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.29921, -88.2723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$761,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 NB over Sth 55 built?

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

What condition is IH 41 NB over Sth 55 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 NB over Sth 55 carry?

About 292,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 NB over Sth 55?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 NB over Sth 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.