US Bridges

Sth 47 over Herman Creek

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B44013900000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 47 over Herman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 47 over Herman 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,610 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 47
CrossesHerman Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates44.58911, -88.44736
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic9,610 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Herman Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 47 over Herman 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 Herman Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 47 over Herman Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 47 over Herman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.