US Bridges

Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth K to N · Structure no. B20007400000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 47 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,670 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesDe Neveu Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Cth K to N
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.745, -88.40333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,670 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ush 45 over De Neveu 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over De Neveu Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.