US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Ush 12 to W · Structure no. B13006000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 69 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 18,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,200 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesLrd Taylor St/ RR
Location2.2M S JCT Ush 12 to W
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02116, -89.29971
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2021)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Lrd Taylor St/ RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.