US Bridges

Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.25 MI N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B67035400000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,900 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18 WB
CrossesPebble Creek
Location1.25 MI N JCT Sth 59
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates42.99384, -88.29001
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2022)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 WB over Pebble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.