US Bridges

Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Old Odanah RD · Structure no. B02000500000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh IRR (ush 2)
CrossesBad River
Location0.5M E JCT Old Odanah RD
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.61054, -90.68774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 IRR (ush 2) over Bad River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ush IRR (ush 2) over Bad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.