US Bridges

Ush 12 over Cnw RR

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B55007500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Cnw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 over Cnw RR in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.8M E JCT Cth B
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.95876, -92.27159
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Cnw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Cnw RR carry?

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

How long is Ush 12 over Cnw RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.