US Bridges

Ush 8 over N Br Pike River

Fair

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 7.8M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B38091000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over N Br Pike River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ush 8 over N Br Pike River in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 84.5 mi (136 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8
CrossesN Br Pike River
Location7.8M E JCT Cth H
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyMarinette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.64367, -88.25751
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed84.5 mi (136 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 N Br Pike River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over N Br Pike 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over N Br Pike River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over N Br Pike River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over N Br Pike River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.