USH 45-S MAIN ST
Carrying USH 45-S MAIN ST over FOX RIVER
1.8M N JCT CTH I, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 45-S MAIN ST
The USH 45-S MAIN ST bridge in Winnebago, Wisconsin carries USH 45-S MAIN ST over FOX RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 56.8 meters (186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH 45-S MAIN ST compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 56.8 m (186 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B70005600010000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 45-S MAIN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USH 45-S MAIN ST against other structures in Winnebago and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USH 45-S MAIN ST?
USH 45-S MAIN ST in Winnebago, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 45-S MAIN ST inspected?
USH 45-S MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 45-S MAIN ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 45-S MAIN ST?
USH 45-S MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 45-S MAIN ST?
USH 45-S MAIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USH 45-S MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
USH 45-S MAIN ST was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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