US Bridges

Sth 145 over Ush 45

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B66003900000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 145 over Ush 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 145 over Ush 45 in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 145
CrossesUsh 45
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 41
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates43.28379, -88.18646
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 145 over Ush 45 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sth 145 over Ush 45 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 145 over Ush 45 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 145 over Ush 45?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 145 over Ush 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.