US Bridges

Ush 10 over Harvey Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Cth Bb to N · Structure no. B06011100000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Harvey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 over Harvey Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 10
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location3.6M E JCT Cth Bb to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.58787, -91.74471
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 10 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ush 10 over Harvey 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 10 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.