US Bridges

Ush 18 over Bark River

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.16 MI W JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B67037800000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,167
2024 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 2024, so it is 1 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 6,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,400 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsh 18
CrossesBark River
Location1.16 MI W JCT Sth 67
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.02269, -88.48423
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 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 width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,167 (2024)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2024, making it 1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 over Bark River carry?

About 6,167 vehicles per day (2024 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 over Bark River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.