Ush 8 over Little Somo River
GoodLincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.1M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. B35015700000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 8 over Little Somo River is a concrete slab carrying Ush 8 over Little Somo River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 8 over Little Somo River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 8 over Little Somo River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 8 over Little Somo River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ush 8 over Little Somo River?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 8 over Little Somo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.