US Bridges

Ush 10 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth B to N · Structure no. B71003500000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 10 over Beaver Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 45 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUsh 10
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.8M E JCT Cth B to N
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.59808, -90.18166
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ush 10 over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Ush 10 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.