US Bridges

Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B50003200000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesWisconsin Central RR
Location0.1M E JCT Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.55317, -90.28794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 8 over Wisconsin Central RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.