US Bridges

Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 4.1M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B50006100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesBr Douglas Creek
Location4.1M E JCT Sth 13
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.55383, -90.20628
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed66.5 mi (107 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 Br Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over Br Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.