Ush 18 WB over IH 94
FairWaukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B67004400000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 18 WB over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 WB over IH 94 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 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 16,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,980 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 18 WB over IH 94 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Ush 18 WB over IH 94 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 18 WB over IH 94 carry?
About 16,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ush 18 WB over IH 94?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 18 WB over IH 94?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.