Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River
FairDane County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W JCT Sth 69 · Structure no. B13005200000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,820 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River carry?
About 12,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Sugar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.