US Bridges

Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek Tributary/

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.6 M E JCT Sth 159 · Structure no. B56021500000000

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

About this bridge

Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek Tributary/ is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek Tributary/ 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 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 EB
CrossesSkillet Creek Tributary/
Location0.6 M E JCT Sth 159
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.43278, -89.77639
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek Tributary/ built?

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

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

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

How long is Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek Tributary/?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 EB over Skillet Creek Tributary/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.