US Bridges

Ush 2-STH 13 over Fish Creek

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 13 to N · Structure no. B04005800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2-STH 13 over Fish Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 2-STH 13 over Fish Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 2-STH 13
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 13 to N
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.58613, -90.93208
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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-STH 13 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2-STH 13 over 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-STH 13 over Fish Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2-STH 13 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2-STH 13 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.