US Bridges

Ush 12 over Ush 53

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · At Ush 53 · Structure no. B18017300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 over Ush 53 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 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 24,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,160 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesUsh 53
LocationAt Ush 53
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.79489, -91.45617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2021)
Projected traffic29,160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Ush 12 over Ush 53 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Ush 53 carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 12 over Ush 53?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.