US Bridges

Ush 8 over Scott Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Cth Yy · Structure no. B35016700000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Scott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 8 over Scott Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8
CrossesScott Creek
Location2.1M E JCT Cth Yy
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.55496, -90.00046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 8 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over Scott 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Scott Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 8 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ush 8 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.