US Bridges

Sth 76 over Bear Creek

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B44019900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 76 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 76 over Bear Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 76
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.6M N JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates44.53151, -88.71174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 76 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 76 over Bear 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 76 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 76 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 76 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.