US Bridges

Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 2.2M E JCT Sth 89 to N · Structure no. B28008900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
686 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2042. The structure is 686 ft (209 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18-RACINE ST
CrossesRock River
Location2.2M E JCT Sth 89 to N
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.00531, -88.81039
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length686 ft (209 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 18-RACINE ST over Rock River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River?

The structure is 686 ft (209 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18-RACINE ST over Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.