US Bridges

Ush 45 over Anderson Creek

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 2.9 M N JCT Cth Rp Scott · Structure no. B20009500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Anderson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 45 over Anderson Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUsh 45
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location2.9 M N JCT Cth Rp Scott
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates43.8297, -88.46655
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,440 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Anderson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.