US Bridges

Ush 10 over Br. of Bear Creek

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Sth 85 · Structure no. B46004500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Br. of Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 10 over Br. of Bear Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,360 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUsh 10
CrossesBr. of Bear Creek
Location1.7M E JCT Sth 85
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.6254, -91.91955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 Br. of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10 over Br. of Bear Creek 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 Br. of Bear Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 10 over Br. of Bear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over Br. of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.