US Bridges

Ush 8 over Lightning Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. B03007200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Lightning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 over Lightning Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8
CrossesLightning Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Cth P
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.40961, -92.01748
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 8 over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over Lightning 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Lightning Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.