US Bridges

Ush 18 over Bark River

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.9 MI E JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B67037700000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 over Bark River is a concrete slab carrying Ush 18 over Bark River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,400 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsh 18
CrossesBark River
Location1.9 MI E JCT Cth Bb
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.02131, -88.49616
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 18 over Bark River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 over Bark River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18 over Bark River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 over Bark River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 over Bark River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.