US Bridges

Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Cth Pd · Structure no. B13008300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,040 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth D - Fish Hatch
CrossesUsh 12/14/18/151
Location1.4M N JCT Cth Pd
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates43.03448, -89.4067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,200 (2022)
Projected traffic47,040 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151 carry?

About 39,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D - Fish Hatch over Ush 12/14/18/151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.