US Bridges

Ush 151 NB over Sth 73

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth V (s) · Structure no. B11007300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 NB over Sth 73 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 NB over Sth 73 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 151 NB
CrossesSth 73
Location2.8M N JCT Cth V (s)
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.29157, -89.0691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 151 NB over Sth 73 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151 NB over Sth 73 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 151 NB over Sth 73 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 NB over Sth 73?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 NB over Sth 73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.