Ush 2 over Soo Line/vaughn Creek
Iron County, Wisconsin · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ush 2 over Soo Line/vaughn Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 48 inventoried bridges in Iron County rated good (47.9%); 2 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 167 ft |
| Location | 0.8M E Jct Sth 122 |
| NBI structure number | B26001100000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Iron County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Poplar St over Montreal River | 2010 | 5,593 | Fair |
| Sth 77-silver St over Montreal River | 1965 | 4,900 | Fair |
| Ush 2 over W Br Montreal River | 1974 | 3,500 | Good |
| Ush 2 WB over Montreal River | 1961 | 3,000 | Fair |
| Ush 2 EB over Montreal River | 1961 | 3,000 | Fair |
| Ush 51 over Laymans Creek | 1994 | 2,900 | Fair |
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