US Bridges

Ush 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 25 to N · Structure no. B46003200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUsh 10-STH 25
CrossesChippewa River Overflow
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 25 to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.63156, -91.97997
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow built?

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

What condition is Ush 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow 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-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10-STH 25 over Chippewa River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.