US Bridges

Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · City of Kaukauna · Structure no. B44018400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
568 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 14,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,280 by 2043. The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 55 / Lawe ST
CrossesFox River
LocationCity of Kaukauna
RouteState Highway 55
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28013, -88.26927
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2022)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 55 / Lawe ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River?

The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 55 / Lawe ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.