US Bridges

Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · At C&nw Trans CO · Structure no. B18012900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 312 WB
CrossesC&nw Trans CO
LocationAt C&nw Trans CO
RouteState Highway 312
Coordinates44.84013, -91.53315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO built?

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

What condition is Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO 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 Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 312 WB over C&nw Trans CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.