US Bridges

Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 2.2M E Minn ST Line · Structure no. B16004400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,909 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,710 by 2043. The structure is 1,909 ft (581.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 2-BELKNAP ST
CrossesLrd Elmira Ave
Location2.2M E Minn ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.72031, -92.11459
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,909 ft (581.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic10,710 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave?

The structure is 1,909 ft (581.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2-BELKNAP ST over Lrd Elmira Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.