US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth Tt (g) · Structure no. B18013800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek 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 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,280 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 312(OLD
CrossesSherman Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth Tt (g)
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.84342, -91.56652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2021)
Projected traffic20,280 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 12-STH 312(OLD over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.