US Bridges

Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT IH 43 to N · Structure no. B36002900000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 10/WALDO Blvd
CrossesWisconsin Central RR
Location2.3M E JCT IH 43 to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.10833, -87.68333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Wisconsin Central RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.