US Bridges

Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI S JCT Sth 28 · Structure no. B66012900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,400 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesKewaskum CR
Location0.4 MI S JCT Sth 28
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.51681, -88.22579
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic27,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 45 over Kewaskum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.