US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.4M S JCT Cth V (s) · Structure no. B13008000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River is a concrete slab carrying Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesMaunesha River
Location3.4M S JCT Cth V (s)
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.2343, -89.15368
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Maunesha 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 SB over Maunesha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.