US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 16 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 2.2M E JCT Cth O (c) · Structure no. B29006900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 16 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 12-STH 16 over Seven Mile Creek in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 12-STH 16
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location2.2M E JCT Cth O (c)
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.7191, -89.97901
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 16 over Seven 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 16 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.