US Bridges

Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7 MI E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40086600000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,380 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 18 - W Bluemou
CrossesIH 41/USH 45
Location0.7 MI E JCT Sth 100
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03505, -88.03375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic23,380 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 - W Bluemou over IH 41/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.