US Bridges

Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B18007600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,320 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 12-CLAIREMONT
CrossesLrd State ST
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 37
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.79314, -91.49512
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2021)
Projected traffic31,320 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-CLAIREMONT over Lrd State ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.