Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek
GoodIron County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 122 · Structure no. B26001100000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 2 over Soo Line/Vaughn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.