Ush 2 WB over Montreal River
FairIron County, Wisconsin · Michigan State Line · Structure no. B26000700000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 2 WB over Montreal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2 WB over Montreal River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 2 WB over Montreal River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Ush 2 WB over Montreal 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 WB over Montreal River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ush 2 WB over Montreal River?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 2 WB over Montreal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.