US Bridges

Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek

Good

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 0.15 MI N of JCT Cth K Ea · Structure no. B63002500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,671 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesUsh 45
CrossesPioneer Creek
Location0.15 MI N of JCT Cth K Ea
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates46.05383, -89.25764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,671 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pioneer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ush 45 over Pioneer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.