Ush 45 over Brighton Creek
GoodKenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.8 MI N JCT Sth 50 · Structure no. B30006000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 45 over Brighton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 45 over Brighton Creek in Kenosha 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 45 over Brighton Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 45 over Brighton 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 45 over Brighton Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 45 over Brighton Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ush 45 over Brighton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.