US Bridges

Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 3.1 MI East Cth W. · Structure no. B56022300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 13,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,680 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 248 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 12
CrossesUnnamed Skillet Creek TR
Location3.1 MI East Cth W.
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.41833, -89.77333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width248 ft (75.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2021)
Projected traffic16,680 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Unnamed Skillet Creek TR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 248 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 over Unnamed Skillet Creek TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.