US Bridges

IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI N JCT Ush 45 NB · Structure no. B66004100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,450 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT Ush 45 NB
RouteInterstate 41
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.27252, -88.18506
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2022)
Projected traffic81,450 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 41 over Br Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.