US Bridges

Ush 10 over Yellow River

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth B to S · Structure no. B71015900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10 over Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUsh 10
CrossesYellow River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth B to S
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.59842, -90.21852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 Yellow River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10 over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 10 over Yellow River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10 over Yellow River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.