US Bridges

Ush 10 over Br Rush River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B47001300000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Br Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 over Br Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 10
CrossesBr Rush River
Location0.6M E JCT Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.65909, -92.32208
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Rush River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ush 10 over Br Rush River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over Br Rush River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over Br Rush River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.