US Bridges

Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B18011400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
845 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,540 by 2041. The structure is 845 ft (257.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 Eb-Clairemo
CrossesBike Tr.-Chippewa River
Location1.3M E JCT Cth E
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.7961, -91.52572
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2021)
Projected traffic12,540 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River 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 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River?

The structure is 845 ft (257.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 Eb-Clairemo over Bike Tr.-Chippewa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.