US Bridges

Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River

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Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 8.0M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B44014400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
539 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2042. The structure is 539 ft (164.2 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesSth 54-EMBARRASS River
Location8.0M N JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.40278, -88.73382
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length539 ft (164.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River built?

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

What condition is Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River?

The structure is 539 ft (164.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Sth 54-EMBARRASS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.