US Bridges

Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. B66004700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 45 SB
CrossesLrd Sherman RD
Location1.0M S JCT Sth 60
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates43.31004, -88.18513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,950 (2023)
Projected traffic17,520 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD carry?

About 14,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 SB over Lrd Sherman RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.