US Bridges

Ush 8 over Soft Maple Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Cth W to S · Structure no. B54012600000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Soft Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 8 over Soft Maple Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8
CrossesSoft Maple Creek
Location4.2M E JCT Cth W to S
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.41867, -91.41886
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2041
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 over Soft Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over Soft Maple 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Soft Maple Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Soft Maple Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 8 over Soft Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.