US Bridges

Ush 12 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B18017100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
847 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 847 ft (258.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 Wb-Clairemo
CrossesChippewa River 07
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 37
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.79624, -91.52545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length847 ft (258.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 and pedestrian
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 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07 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 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07 carry?

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

How long is Ush 12 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07?

The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 Wb-Clairemo over Chippewa River 07?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.