US Bridges

IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 125 to E · Structure no. B44006200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH I41 NB on Ramp
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 125 to E
RouteInterstate 41
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.26263, -88.46531
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek 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 I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IH I41 NB on Ramp over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.