US Bridges

Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 4.0M E JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B61088200000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUsh 10
CrossesLindsay Creek
Location4.0M E JCT Cth Bb
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.58142, -91.51259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 10 over Lindsay Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over Lindsay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.