US Bridges

IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Ush 51 to S · Structure no. B13010200000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesIH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB
CrossesUsh 151
Location3.4M E JCT Ush 51 to S
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.13707, -89.29619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151 carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 Eb-Ih 94 EB over Ush 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.