US Bridges

Ush 45 NB over Lrd Sherman RD

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.8 MI N JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B66004800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 NB over Lrd Sherman RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 45 NB over Lrd Sherman RD in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,450 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45 NB
CrossesLrd Sherman RD
Location1.8 MI N JCT Sth 145
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.30977, -88.18474
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic17,450 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 NB over Lrd Sherman RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is Ush 45 NB over Lrd Sherman RD?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 NB over Lrd Sherman RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.