US Bridges

IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Ush 10 to E · Structure no. B44016100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad 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 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 29,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,715 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41 NB
CrossesFox Valley Railroad
Location0.6M N JCT Ush 10 to E
RouteInterstate 41
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.27799, -88.46603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,050 (2021)
Projected traffic40,715 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad built?

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

What condition is IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad 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 Fox Valley Railroad carry?

About 29,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 NB over Fox Valley Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.