US Bridges

Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B03006000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 8 WB
CrossesLrd 19th ST
Location0.3M W JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.39521, -91.76586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2021)
Projected traffic6,660 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 WB over Lrd 19th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.