US Bridges

Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Ush 18 to W · Structure no. B13026300000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 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 129,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,800 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 130 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 12/14/18/151
CrossesLrd Todd DR
Location1.9M E JCT Ush 18 to W
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03512, -89.42317
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,000 (2022)
Projected traffic154,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR carry?

About 129,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/14/18/151 over Lrd Todd DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.