US Bridges

Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 4.8M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. B03008800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesMoose Ear Creek
Location4.8M E JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.40799, -91.55472
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Moose Ear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 8 over Moose Ear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.