US Bridges

Ush 10 WB over Waupaca River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · Waupaca R. · Structure no. B68010200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 WB over Waupaca River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 10 WB over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 7,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,540 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 10 WB
CrossesWaupaca River
LocationWaupaca R.
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.37774, -89.16762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2022)
Projected traffic9,540 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 WB over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10 WB over Waupaca 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 WB over Waupaca River carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 10 WB over Waupaca River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 WB over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.