US Bridges

Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth I · Structure no. B70005600020000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,050 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45-S Main ST
CrossesFox River
Location1.8M N JCT Cth I
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.01342, -88.53768
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic20,050 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$911,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45-S Main ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.