Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek
FairEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth M to S · Structure no. B18008600000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek 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-STH 27 over Bridge Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 12-STH 27 over Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.