US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Menasha Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 2.7M S JCT Sth 125 to E · Structure no. B70013300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Menasha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Menasha Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,500 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesMenasha Creek
Location2.7M S JCT Sth 125 to E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.22679, -88.46771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2021)
Projected traffic79,500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Menasha Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Menasha 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 SB over Menasha Creek carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB over Menasha Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Menasha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.