US Bridges

Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth P/Valley R · Structure no. B44009800000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
776 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 21,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,265 by 2043. The structure is 776 ft (236.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 47-MEMORIAL DR
CrossesFox River
Location1.3M N JCT Cth P/Valley R
RouteState Highway 47
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.253, -88.41539
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length776 ft (236.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2023)
Projected traffic25,265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River?

The structure is 776 ft (236.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 47-MEMORIAL DR over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.