US Bridges

Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Ush 151 to N · Structure no. B13001700000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 12/18 Eb-W Bel
CrossesWsor
Location0.2M E JCT Ush 151 to N
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03705, -89.38955
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2022)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor 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-W Bel over Wsor carry?

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

How long is Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Wsor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.