US Bridges

Ush 45 over IH 41

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · At IH 41 · Structure no. B70026200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over IH 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45 over IH 41 in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,500 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesIH 41
LocationAt IH 41
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.06001, -88.57379
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45 over IH 41 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45 over IH 41 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 over IH 41 carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 45 over IH 41?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45 over IH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.