US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B10003000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 27
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.2M E JCT Cth B to E
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.51384, -90.87767
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-STH 27 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.