US Bridges

Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth Yy · Structure no. B49002400000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39 in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 25,755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,490 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 10
CrossesIH Ush 51-IH 39
Location0.8M E JCT Cth Yy
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.52327, -89.52774
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,755 (2022)
Projected traffic52,490 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39 carry?

About 25,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.