US Bridges

IH 41 over Neenah Slough

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 5.1M N JCT Ush 45 to N · Structure no. B70005800000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 over Neenah Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 41 over Neenah Slough in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 65,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,020 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIH 41
CrossesNeenah Slough
Location5.1M N JCT Ush 45 to N
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.15333, -88.48667
Functional classUrban 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,700 (2023)
Projected traffic102,020 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Neenah Slough built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is IH 41 over Neenah Slough 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 Neenah Slough carry?

About 65,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 over Neenah Slough?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns IH 41 over Neenah Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.