US Bridges

Ush 45 over Sth 29

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 4.0M S JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B58009900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Sth 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over Sth 29 in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUsh 45
CrossesSth 29
Location4.0M S JCT Cth Oo
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates44.83326, -89.16854
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Sth 29 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Sth 29 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Sth 29 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 45 over Sth 29?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.