Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek
FairAshland County, Wisconsin · 6.3M E JCT Sth 13 to S · Structure no. B02001400000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek 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 Beartrap Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ush IRR (ush 2) over Beartrap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.