US Bridges

Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.3M E JCT Ush 18 to W · Structure no. B13001600000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 74 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 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 12/18 Eb-Ush 1
CrossesUsh 14/151
Location3.3M E JCT Ush 18 to W
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0359, -89.39421
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2022)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151 carry?

About 62,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/18 Eb-Ush 1 over Ush 14/151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.