US Bridges

Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth R · Structure no. B18010700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.4M E JCT Cth R
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.68344, -91.14268
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.