US Bridges

Ush 8-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 25 to N · Structure no. B03011300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUsh 8-DIVISION Ave
CrossesYellow River
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 25 to N
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.40121, -91.83925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2021)
Projected traffic14,040 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River 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-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8-DIVISION Ave over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.