US Bridges

Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 10 to N · Structure no. B36090000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 10/WALDO Blvd
CrossesLittle Manitowoc River
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 10 to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.10825, -87.64736
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2021)
Projected traffic16,560 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10/WALDO Blvd over Little Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.