US Bridges

Ush B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B18009100000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
629 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 101 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 16,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,077 by 2043. The structure is 629 ft (191.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh B12-MADISON ST
CrossesChippewa River 10
Location3.6M E JCT Ush 12
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.81575, -91.5065
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,077 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10 built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Ush B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10 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 B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ush B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10?

The structure is 629 ft (191.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ush B12-MADISON ST over Chippewa River 10?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.