FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USH 2-FRONT ST

Carrying USH 2-FRONT ST over BAY CITY CREEK

0.6M E JCT STH 13 TO S, Ashland, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USH 2-FRONT ST

The USH 2-FRONT ST bridge in Ashland, Wisconsin carries USH 2-FRONT ST over BAY CITY CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How USH 2-FRONT ST compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Wisconsin bridges
92
Bridges in Ashland · 6 in Poor condition
USH 2-FRONT ST 25.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B02001100000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 2-FRONT ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare USH 2-FRONT ST against other structures in Ashland and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for USH 2-FRONT ST?

USH 2-FRONT ST in Ashland, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USH 2-FRONT ST inspected?

USH 2-FRONT ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 2-FRONT ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USH 2-FRONT ST?

USH 2-FRONT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USH 2-FRONT ST?

USH 2-FRONT ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is USH 2-FRONT ST and does age affect safety?

USH 2-FRONT ST was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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