US Bridges

Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B11014100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsh Sth 73-USH B15
CrossesCrawfish River
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 16
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.34161, -89.01056
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Crawfish River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.