US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Sth 110 to N · Structure no. B70026800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 39,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,800 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesLake Butte Des Morts
Location0.9M S JCT Sth 110 to N
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.04967, -88.57972
Functional classRural 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,050 (2023)
Projected traffic55,800 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lake Butte Des Morts built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts 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 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts carry?

About 39,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Lake Butte Des Morts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.