US Bridges

Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 40 · Structure no. B54006400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22 in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,784 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesUsh 8-ARTHUR ST
CrossesChippewa River 22
Location0.7M E JCT Sth 40
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.45241, -91.26094
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic8,784 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8-ARTHUR ST over Chippewa River 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.