US Bridges

Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B58010300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.7415, -89.05706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.