US Bridges

Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 3.8 M E Cth E · Structure no. B49014100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,552 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 2,552 ft (777.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 10 EB
CrossesWisconsin River / River
Location3.8 M E Cth E
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.59917, -89.64803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,552 ft (777.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River?

The structure is 2,552 ft (777.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 EB over Wisconsin River / River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.