US Bridges

Ush 12 over Eau Galle River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B55007100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Eau Galle River is a steel culvert carrying Ush 12 over Eau Galle River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 12
CrossesEau Galle River
Location2.5M E JCT Cth B
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.95915, -92.23891
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 over Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Eau Galle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Eau Galle River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Ush 12 over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.