Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River
FairPolk County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth H to S · Structure no. B48001200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 8-STH 46 over Apple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.