US Bridges

Ush 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook

Good

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B34002300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ush 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 45-STH 47-STH
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.5M N JCT Cth Y
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates45.13347, -89.15233
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook 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-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45-STH 47-STH over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.