US Bridges

Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI N JCT Cth Nn · Structure no. B66005600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR 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 5 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 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,230 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 45 NB
CrossesLrd Paradise DR
Location1.0 MI N JCT Cth Nn
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.39751, -88.19114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,350 (2023)
Projected traffic40,230 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR built?

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

What condition is Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR 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 Paradise DR carry?

About 15,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 NB over Lrd Paradise DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.