US Bridges

Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B22011000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 18-STH 35
CrossesLane Creek
Location3.4M E JCT Cth C
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97578, -90.99319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18-STH 35 over Lane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.