US Bridges

Ush 2 over Kakagon Slough

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Old Odanah RD · Structure no. B02000600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Kakagon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 2 over Kakagon Slough in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,520 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 2
CrossesKakagon Slough
Location0.1M E JCT Old Odanah RD
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.61226, -90.69615
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,520 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 2 over Kakagon Slough built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over Kakagon Slough 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 2 over Kakagon Slough carry?

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

How long is Ush 2 over Kakagon Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over Kakagon Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.