US Bridges

Ush IRR (ush 2) over Denomie Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Cth a to S · Structure no. B02002200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush IRR (ush 2) over Denomie Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ush IRR (ush 2) over Denomie Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh IRR (ush 2)
CrossesDenomie Creek
Location2.5M E JCT Cth a to S
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.59438, -90.65486
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,210 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 Denomie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush IRR (ush 2) over Denomie 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 Denomie Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush IRR (ush 2) over Denomie Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Ush IRR (ush 2) over Denomie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.