US Bridges

Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 4.5 M E JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B56021100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,240 by 2041. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 EB
CrossesSkillet Creek
Location4.5 M E JCT Sth 33
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.44806, -89.77778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB over Skillet Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 EB over Skillet 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 EB over Skillet Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.