US Bridges

Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 4.7M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B50004800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 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 1988, so it is 37 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 74.6 mi (120 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesWisconsin Central RR
Location4.7M E JCT Sth 13
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.55181, -90.19417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed74.6 mi (120 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over Wisconsin Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.