US Bridges

Ush 14 EB over Lrd Irish Lane

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.8M E JCT Ush 12 to E · Structure no. B13024900000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 EB over Lrd Irish Lane is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 14 EB over Lrd Irish Lane in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, 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 5 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 14 EB
CrossesLrd Irish Lane
Location3.8M E JCT Ush 12 to E
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.9867, -89.38647
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 14 EB over Lrd Irish Lane built?

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

What condition is Ush 14 EB 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 August 2023.

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

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 EB over Lrd Irish Lane?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 EB over Lrd Irish Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.