US Bridges

Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Sth 85 · Structure no. B46000400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUsh 10
CrossesSpindler Drainage
Location2.5M E JCT Sth 85
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.62525, -91.90749
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Spindler Drainage built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Ush 10 over Spindler Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.