US Bridges

Ush 8 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 3.6M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B48003800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 8 WB
CrossesSth 35 SB / S Vincent ST
Location3.6M W JCT Cth Y
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.40269, -92.63698
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST 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 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 WB over Sth 35 SB / S Vincent ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.