US Bridges

Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI S JCT Cth D · Structure no. B66006100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,540 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 45 SB
CrossesSth 33-STH 144
Location2.0 MI S JCT Cth D
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates43.42741, -88.20865
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2022)
Projected traffic17,540 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 SB over Sth 33-STH 144 built?

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

What condition is Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144 carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 SB over Sth 33-STH 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.