US Bridges

Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee River

Fair

Florence County, Wisconsin · At Michigan State Line · Structure no. B19000600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee River in Florence 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 2-USH 141
CrossesMenominee River
LocationAt Michigan State Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyFlorence County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.86608, -88.07501
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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-USH 141 over Menominee River built?

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

What condition is Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee River?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2-USH 141 over Menominee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.