Ush 12 over Elk Creek
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 5.3M E JCT Sth 29 (g) · Structure no. B09011900000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 12 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 12 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 12 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 12 over Elk Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ush 12 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 12 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.