US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR

Fair

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 82 to E · Structure no. B29000700000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 12-STH 16
CrossesCp RR
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 82 to E
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.78744, -90.06017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-STH 16 over Cp RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-STH 16 over Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.