Ush 18 over Poplar Creek
FairWaukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B67007100000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 18 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 18 over Poplar Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 32,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,520 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 18 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Ush 18 over Poplar Creek 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 18 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 32,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ush 18 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ush 18 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.