US Bridges

Ush 2-USH 141 over Brule River

Fair

Florence County, Wisconsin · Michigan State Line · Structure no. B19066000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2-USH 141 over Brule River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2-USH 141 over Brule River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 84 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesUsh 2-USH 141
CrossesBrule River
LocationMichigan State Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates45.96097, -88.31599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Brule River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ush 2-USH 141 over Brule 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 Brule River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2-USH 141 over Brule River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.