US Bridges

Ush 2 over Amnicon River

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 5.8M E JCT Sth 13 to S · Structure no. B16005400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Amnicon River is a concrete frame carrying Ush 2 over Amnicon River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 2
CrossesAmnicon River
Location5.8M E JCT Sth 13 to S
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.6039, -91.88889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Amnicon River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2 over Amnicon 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 Amnicon River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2 over Amnicon River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2 over Amnicon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.