US Bridges

Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 2.2M E JCT Sth 110 to N · Structure no. B68001200000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 102 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 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 10-STH 49-STH
CrossesWalla Walla Creek
Location2.2M E JCT Sth 110 to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.2887, -88.93201
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2022)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10-STH 49-STH over Walla Walla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.