US Bridges

Ush 45 over Drainage Way

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · .45M S Cth X · Structure no. B34005300000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Drainage Way is a steel culvert carrying Ush 45 over Drainage Way in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 10,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,100 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesDrainage Way
Location.45M S Cth X
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.112, -89.15383
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,680 (2022)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ush 45 over Drainage Way 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Drainage Way carry?

About 10,680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 45 over Drainage Way?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ush 45 over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.