US Bridges

Ush 12 over Drainage Way

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.705 MI E 170th ST · Structure no. B55028800000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 12 over Drainage Way in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.705 MI E 170th ST
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.9925, -92.44194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Drainage Way 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 Drainage Way carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 over Drainage Way?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.