US Bridges

Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 133 to N · Structure no. B12011800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2040. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUsh 61
CrossesWisconsin River 02
Location0.7M N JCT Sth 133 to N
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates43.1499, -90.71446
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 2021
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 61 over Wisconsin River 02 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 61 over Wisconsin River 02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.