US Bridges

Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 14 to W · Structure no. B13022800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,760 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 12/14 EB
CrossesLrd Terrace Ave
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 14 to W
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.09559, -89.51787
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2022)
Projected traffic32,760 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 over Lrd Terrace Ave built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/14 EB over Lrd Terrace Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.