US Bridges

Ush 10 over Br Rush River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B47008000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Br Rush River is a steel culvert carrying Ush 10 over Br Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUsh 10
CrossesBr Rush River
Location2.4M E JCT Cth D
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.68319, -92.35279
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed23 mi (37 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Ush 10 over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.