US Bridges

Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.0 M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B11008100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Old HWY 73 RD
CrossesUsh 151
Location1.0 M N JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.35653, -89.00913
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old HWY 73 RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151 carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old HWY 73 RD over Ush 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.