US Bridges

IH 41-USH 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Sth 167 · Structure no. B66004400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41-USH 45 NB over Br Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 41-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 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 31,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,240 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 41-USH 45 NB
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Sth 167
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.26725, -88.1825
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic31,550 (2022)
Projected traffic51,240 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Br Cedar Creek built?

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

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

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

About 31,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.