US Bridges

Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · City of Kaukauna · Structure no. B44018500000000

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

About this bridge

Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,740 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 55 / Crooks Av
CrossesPower Canal
LocationCity of Kaukauna
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates44.27778, -88.27008
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 inspectionMay 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 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 traffic12,740 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal built?

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

What condition is Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal 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 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 55 / Crooks Av over Power Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.