US Bridges

Ush 2 over N Fish Creek

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Sth 137 (b) · Structure no. B04002200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over N Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2 over N Fish Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 2
CrossesN Fish Creek
Location2.0M E JCT Sth 137 (b)
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.57851, -90.96607
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 2 over N Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over N Fish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2 over N Fish Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2 over N Fish Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over N Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.