US Bridges

Ush 2 over Iron River

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 7.5M E JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B04011600000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Iron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2 over Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesUsh 2
CrossesIron River
Location7.5M E JCT Sth 27
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.56542, -91.4234
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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 Iron River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over Iron 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2 over Iron River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2 over Iron River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over Iron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.