US Bridges

Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E Minn State Line · Structure no. B16004900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,040 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 2
CrossesLrd Susquehanna Ave
Location1.3M E Minn State Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.72309, -92.12606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,040 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over Lrd Susquehanna Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.