US Bridges

Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Ush 18 to W · Structure no. B13021400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 37,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,120 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12/14 Wb-W Bel
CrossesLrd Whitney Way
Location1.4M W JCT Ush 18 to W
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.04651, -89.47317
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,600 (2022)
Projected traffic45,120 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way carry?

About 37,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Whitney Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.