Ush 18 over Crawfish River
FairJefferson County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Sth 89 to N · Structure no. B28066600000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 18 over Crawfish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 over Crawfish River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 18 over Crawfish River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Ush 18 over Crawfish 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 18 over Crawfish River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ush 18 over Crawfish River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 18 over Crawfish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.