US Bridges

Ush 10 over Bear Creek

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth B to S · Structure no. B46002000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 over Bear Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 10
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth B to S
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyPepin County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.61774, -91.89054
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10 over Bear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Ush 10 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.