US Bridges

Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 7.7M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B44014100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,630 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 45
CrossesGreen Bay & Western RR
Location7.7M N JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates44.40018, -88.73143
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.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,630 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Green Bay & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.