US Bridges

Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. B46004100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,601 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02 in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2042. The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesUsh 10-STH 25-3rd
CrossesChippewa River 02
Location0.1M E JCT Cth P
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.63094, -91.97122
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,601 ft (488 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02?

The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10-STH 25-3rd over Chippewa River 02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.