US Bridges

IH 41 NB over Sawyer Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 21 · Structure no. B70025900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 NB over Sawyer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 41 NB over Sawyer Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105,000 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41 NB
CrossesSawyer Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 21
RouteInterstate 41
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.02667, -88.58171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,250 (2023)
Projected traffic105,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 NB over Sawyer Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 NB over Sawyer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 NB over Sawyer Creek carry?

About 35,250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IH 41 NB over Sawyer Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 NB over Sawyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.