US Bridges

Ush 151 NB over Soo Line RR

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B11007900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 NB over Soo Line RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 NB over Soo Line RR 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 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 151 NB
CrossesSoo Line RR
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 16 to E
RouteU.S. Route 151
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.35161, -89.02815
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2021)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Soo Line RR built?

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

What condition is Ush 151 NB over Soo Line RR 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 151 NB over Soo Line RR carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 NB over Soo Line RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 NB over Soo Line RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.