US Bridges

Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 60 to E · Structure no. B12009300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,564 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2042. The structure is 1,564 ft (476.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

CarriesUsh 18-STH 35
CrossesWisconsin River 01
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 60 to E
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.0033, -91.05394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,564 ft (476.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01?

The structure is 1,564 ft (476.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18-STH 35 over Wisconsin River 01?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.