US Bridges

Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central RR

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 96 · Structure no. B44018200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central RR in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,880 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesWisconsin Central RR
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 96
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28906, -88.73899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central RR carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Wisconsin Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.