US Bridges

IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 167 to W · Structure no. B66004000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 55 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 5 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 63,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,480 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41-USH 45
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 167 to W
RouteInterstate 41
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.26382, -88.18174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,100 (2022)
Projected traffic102,480 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek carry?

About 63,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 41-USH 45 over Br Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.