US Bridges

Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 25 (h) · Structure no. B17013000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
824 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,920 by 2043. The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12 Wb-Sth 25 N
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 25 (h)
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.88311, -91.92872
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length824 ft (251.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2023)
Projected traffic19,920 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 Wb-Sth 25 N over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.