US Bridges

Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth V · Structure no. B48004700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesN Br Beaver Brook
Location0.5M E JCT Cth V
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.39549, -92.21303
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook 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 N Br Beaver Brook carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over N Br Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.