US Bridges

Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B36089200000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,110 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesUsh 10-MAIN ST
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Cth W
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.15628, -87.9561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic8,110 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10-MAIN ST over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.