Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River
FairWaupaca County, Wisconsin · 4.1M N JCT Sth 22 to N · Structure no. B68005100000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,620 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River 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 over S Br Pigeon River carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 45 over S Br Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.