US Bridges

Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI N JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B66004300000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek 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 38,760 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45 NB
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT Ush 41
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.27249, -88.18407
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic38,760 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 45 NB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.