US Bridges

Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Ush 151 to N · Structure no. B20005200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,720 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 45 (scott St)
CrossesFond Du Lac River
Location0.4M N JCT Ush 151 to N
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates43.79161, -88.45486
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2021)
Projected traffic15,720 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 (scott St) over Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.