US Bridges

Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River

Fair

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B63001500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,480 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 71.5 mi (115 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45-STH 17-STH
CrossesEagle River
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 70
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyVilas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.91836, -89.25354
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,480 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed71.5 mi (115 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45-STH 17-STH over Eagle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.