US Bridges

Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Ush 12 to E · Structure no. B13002000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,840 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 151-S Park ST
CrossesWingra Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Ush 12 to E
RouteU.S. Route 151
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04889, -89.39386
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2022)
Projected traffic18,840 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151-S Park ST over Wingra Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.