US Bridges

Ush 2 over Poplar River

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B16002500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Poplar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 2 over Poplar River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUsh 2
CrossesPoplar River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth D
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.5827, -91.79508
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 2 over Poplar River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over Poplar River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2 over Poplar River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2 over Poplar River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 2 over Poplar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.