US Bridges

Ush 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B54006500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River in Rusk 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2041. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8-3rd ST
CrossesFlambeau River
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 27
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.46568, -91.09823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 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 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River built?

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

What condition is Ush 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River 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 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River?

The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8-3rd ST over Flambeau River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.