Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek
FairSauk County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 23 (b) · Structure no. B56005600000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 451 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2041. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek?
The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 12-WISC Dells over Dell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.