FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USH 10

Carrying USH 10 over IH USH 51-IH 39

6.7M N JCT STH 54 TO E, Portage, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: USH 10

The USH 10 bridge in Portage, Wisconsin carries USH 10 over IH USH 51-IH 39. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 34,605 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How USH 10 compares

192
Bridges in Portage · 6 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
34,605 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B49002400000000

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 Portage 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 Portage, Wisconsin 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 34,605 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 unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USH 10?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for USH 10.

Who is responsible for maintaining USH 10?

Ownership is not specified for USH 10 in the NBI.

How old is USH 10 and does age affect safety?

USH 10 was built in 1968, making it 58 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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