US Bridges

Ush 8 WB over Land

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 4.9M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B03006200000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 WB over Land is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 8 WB over Land 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 8 WB
CrossesLand
Location4.9M W JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.39703, -91.74126
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2021)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Land built?

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

What condition is Ush 8 WB over Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 8 WB over Land carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 WB over Land?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 WB over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.