US Bridges

Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B70021300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,000 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45 NB
CrossesSlough Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Ush 41
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.07018, -88.57926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NB over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 NB over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.