US Bridges

Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Sth 137 · Structure no. B04002100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 2
CrossesTri-County Corridor Trai
Location1.6M E JCT Sth 137
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.57375, -90.97127
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over Tri-County Corridor Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.