US Bridges

Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W Minn State Line · Structure no. B16003800000000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
8,318 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA is a steel arch - thru carrying Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 42 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 6 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 17,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,480 by 2041. The structure is 8,318 ft (2,535.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 2
CrossesSth IH 35-MINNESOTA
Location1.1M W Minn State Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.74321, -92.15485
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+46 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,318 ft (2,535.4 m)
Longest span500 ft (152.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2021)
Projected traffic21,480 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA?

The structure is 8,318 ft (2,535.4 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over Sth IH 35-MINNESOTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.