US Bridges

Ush 45 over Wolf River

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 6.6M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B44014800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Wolf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 45 over Wolf 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,630 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesUsh 45
CrossesWolf River
Location6.6M N JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates44.38696, -88.71967
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,630 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 over Wolf River built?

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

What condition is Ush 45 over Wolf River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Wolf River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Wolf River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.