US Bridges

Ush 12 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 25 · Structure no. B17063800000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
829 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ush 12 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 years old, older 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2043. The structure is 829 ft (252.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 Eb-Sth 25 S
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 25
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.88537, -91.92841
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length829 ft (252.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ush 12 Eb-Sth 25 S 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 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 829 ft (252.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 Eb-Sth 25 S over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.