US Bridges

Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W

Poor

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Sth 22 to S · Structure no. B68001900000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,420 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 10 WB
CrossesSth 49S - Sth 54W
Location1.2M W JCT Sth 22 to S
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.35603, -89.11484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,350 (2022)
Projected traffic12,420 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W carry?

About 10,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 WB over Sth 49S - Sth 54W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.