Ush 8 over Red Cedar River
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B03005900000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 8 over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 52 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 6 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 8 over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ush 8 over Red Cedar 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 8 over Red Cedar River carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 8 over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 8 over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.