Ush 12 over Otter Creek
PoorEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B18011300000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 12 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 over Otter 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,960 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 12 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 12 over Otter 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 over Otter Creek carry?
About 20,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 12 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 12 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.