US Bridges

Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E Minn State Line · Structure no. B48000400000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,220 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesLrd Interstate Park RD
Location0.1M E Minn State Line
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.40201, -92.64879
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over Lrd Interstate Park RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.