USH 10
Carrying USH 10 over BR RUSH RIVER
0.6M E JCT CTH A, Pierce, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 10
The USH 10 bridge in Pierce, Wisconsin carries USH 10 over BR RUSH RIVER. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH 10 compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B47001300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 10 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 10 against other structures in Pierce 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 10?
USH 10 in Pierce, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 10 inspected?
USH 10'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 2,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 10 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 10?
USH 10 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 10?
USH 10 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USH 10 and does age affect safety?
USH 10 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
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.
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