US Bridges

Ush 45 NB over Sth 60

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 2.8 MI N JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B66005000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 NB over Sth 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 NB over Sth 60 in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,825 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 45 NB
CrossesSth 60
Location2.8 MI N JCT Sth 145
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates43.3242, -88.18626
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic21,825 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sth 60 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 NB over Sth 60 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 Sth 60 carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 NB over Sth 60?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 NB over Sth 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.