Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40098800000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 97 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 6 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,099 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 18-W Blue Moun over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.