Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River
FairGrant County, Wisconsin · 3.0M N JCT Ush 151 to N · Structure no. B22014400000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 61-STH 35 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.