US Bridges

Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.8M E JCT Ush 14 to W · Structure no. B13022100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,360 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 12/14 Eb-W Bel
CrossesCth S/Mineral Point RD
Location2.8M E JCT Ush 14 to W
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0607, -89.52275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2022)
Projected traffic39,360 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/14 Eb-W Bel over Cth S/Mineral Point RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.