US Bridges

Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Sth 22 to N · Structure no. B68002100000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal River 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 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 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,980 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 10 Sth 22/49/5
CrossesCrystal River
Location1.1M W JCT Sth 22 to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.34119, -89.08919
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,650 (2022)
Projected traffic13,980 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 22/49/5 over Crystal River built?

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

What condition is Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal River carry?

About 11,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 Sth 22/49/5 over Crystal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.