US Bridges

Sth 47 over Black Creek

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. B44013800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 47 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 47 over Black Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesSth 47
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 54
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates44.48175, -88.45096
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Sth 47 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 47 over Black Creek 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 over Black Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 47 over Black Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 47 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.