US Bridges

Ush 2 over Middle River

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 3.3M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B16005700000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2 over Middle River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 2 over Middle River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 2
CrossesMiddle River
Location3.3M E JCT Cth U
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.59519, -91.82283
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 Middle River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ush 2 over Middle 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 Middle River carry?

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

How long is Ush 2 over Middle River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 2 over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.