US Bridges

Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Ush 63 to S · Structure no. B55013400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesBr Carr Creek
Location3.5M E JCT Ush 63 to S
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.96104, -92.30492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 over Br Carr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.