US Bridges

Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.7M W JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B13019100000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12/14/18 WB
CrossesUsh 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB
Location3.7M W JCT Cth Bb
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.03643, -89.39377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2022)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB built?

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

What condition is Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB carry?

About 62,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/14/18 WB over Ush 14 Wb-Ush 151 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.