USH B12-MADISON ST
Carrying USH B12-MADISON ST over CHIPPEWA RIVER 10
3.6M E JCT USH 12, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH B12-MADISON ST
The USH B12-MADISON ST bridge in Eau Claire, Wisconsin carries USH B12-MADISON ST over CHIPPEWA RIVER 10. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 191.6 meters (629 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,616 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH B12-MADISON ST compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1924
- Last Reconstructed
- 1977
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 191.6 m (629 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,616 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B18009100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH B12-MADISON ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USH B12-MADISON ST against other structures in Eau Claire and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USH B12-MADISON ST?
USH B12-MADISON ST in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH B12-MADISON ST inspected?
USH B12-MADISON ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24,616 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH B12-MADISON ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH B12-MADISON ST?
USH B12-MADISON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH B12-MADISON ST?
USH B12-MADISON ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is USH B12-MADISON ST and does age affect safety?
USH B12-MADISON ST was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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