US Bridges

Sth 45 over Drainage Way

Fair

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M South of Cth Gg · Structure no. B70024100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 45 over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 45 over Drainage Way 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 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,900 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 45
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.1 M South of Cth Gg
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates44.10913, -88.64984
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2022)
Projected traffic29,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sth 45 over Drainage Way built?

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

What condition is Sth 45 over Drainage Way 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 45 over Drainage Way carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 45 over Drainage Way?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 45 over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.