US Bridges

Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT IH 43 to S · Structure no. B64004600000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12 WB
CrossesSth 11-COURT ST
Location0.1M W JCT IH 43 to S
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.68292, -88.52756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sth 11-COURT ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 WB over Sth 11-COURT ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.