US Bridges

Ush 45 SB over IH 41

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.6 MI S JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B66003700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 SB over IH 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 SB over IH 41 in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,332 by 2042. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45 SB
CrossesIH 41
Location0.6 MI S JCT Sth 145
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.27337, -88.18629
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic17,332 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over IH 41 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 SB over IH 41 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 SB over IH 41 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 SB over IH 41?

The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 SB over IH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.