US Bridges

Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central

Good

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B43001500000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

CarriesUsh 45
CrossesWisconsin Central
Location0.3M N JCT Cth C
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates45.66533, -89.12471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed63.4 mi (102 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 45 over Wisconsin Central built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central 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 Wisconsin Central carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.