Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River
FairJackson County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 54 to W · Structure no. B27007300000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 562 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,825
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 18,825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,707 by 2043. The structure is 562 ft (171.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River carry?
About 18,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River?
The structure is 562 ft (171.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 12-STH 27/54-M over Black River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.