US Bridges

Sth 91 over Rush Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 116 · Structure no. B70003900000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 91 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sth 91 over Rush Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSth 91
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 116
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates43.98225, -88.75689
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 91 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 91 over Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 91 over Rush Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 91 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 91 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.