US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek

Fair

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B29006400000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,420 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 16
CrossesOne Mile Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Cth K
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.77887, -90.05739
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek 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 One Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-STH 16 over One Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.