US Bridges

Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT Sth 28 · Structure no. B66008600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesEisenbahn State Trail
Location0.2 MI N JCT Sth 28
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.53128, -88.23641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Eisenbahn State Trail built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over Eisenbahn State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.