US Bridges

Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · At JCT Sth 73-USH B151N · Structure no. B11007400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2041. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh B151-STH 73
CrossesUsh 151
LocationAt JCT Sth 73-USH B151N
RouteU.S. Route 151
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.31687, -89.04597
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 B151-STH 73 over Ush 151 built?

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

What condition is Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ush B151-STH 73 over Ush 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.