Ush 8 over Hay River
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. B03007300000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 8 over Hay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 over Hay River 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hay River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 8 over Hay 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 8 over Hay River carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ush 8 over Hay River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 8 over Hay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.