US Bridges

Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Ush 41 to N · Structure no. B70009700010000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 114 - Tayco ST
CrossesFox River
Location2.5M E JCT Ush 41 to N
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.19833, -88.45333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 114 - Tayco ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.