US Bridges

Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 22 to S · Structure no. B68003800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45-STH 22
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 22 to S
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.54543, -88.75213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 45-STH 22 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.