US Bridges

Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth S to W · Structure no. B13022700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,525
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 31,525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,830 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12/14 Wb-W Bel
CrossesLrd Old Sauk RD
Location1.3M W JCT Cth S to W
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.07471, -89.52173
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,525 (2022)
Projected traffic37,830 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk 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 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD carry?

About 31,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/14 Wb-W Bel over Lrd Old Sauk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.