US Bridges

Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River

Good

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 3.8M E JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. B43002400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsh 8-STH 47
CrossesPelican River
Location3.8M E JCT Sth 17
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.60373, -89.35907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-STH 47 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8-STH 47 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.