US Bridges

Ush 18 WB over Wetlands

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B67036000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 WB over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 WB over Wetlands 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,650 by 2037. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 18 WB
CrossesWetlands
Location0.3 MI N JCT Sth 59
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.98349, -88.27857
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2037
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 Wetlands built?

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

What condition is Ush 18 WB over Wetlands 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 Wetlands carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 WB over Wetlands?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 WB over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.