Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek
PoorEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 27 to N · Structure no. B18007400000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Ush 12-STH 27-LINC over Diamond Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.