US Bridges

Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.5M W JCT Cth Mm · Structure no. B13024800000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 14 WB
CrossesLrd Irish Lane
Location2.5M W JCT Cth Mm
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.98639, -89.38603
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 inspectionJune 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 WB over Lrd Irish Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.