US Bridges

Ush 45 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · At Drainage Ditch · Structure no. B70027600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 45 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 11,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,800 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 45
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt Drainage Ditch
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWinnebago County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.06208, -88.57492
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Ush 45 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Ush 45 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 45 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.