US Bridges

Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 5.9 MI W JCT Sth 120 · Structure no. B64004400000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 6 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 WB
CrossesWhite River State Trail
Location5.9 MI W JCT Sth 120
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.6562, -88.50902
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 WB over White River State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.