US Bridges

Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.)

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Ush 151 to N · Structure no. B13003700000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.) in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12/18 Eb-W Bel
CrossesCth Mc (john Nolen Dr.)
Location1.3M E JCT Ush 151 to N
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.04286, -89.3703
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2022)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$907,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.) 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 Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.) carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/18 Eb-W Bel over Cth Mc (john Nolen Dr.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.