US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Lrd Main ST

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.4M S JCT Sth 19 to E · Structure no. B13026900000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 SB over Lrd Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 SB over Lrd Main ST 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 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 20,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,660 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesLrd Main ST
Location1.4M S JCT Sth 19 to E
RouteU.S. Route 151
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.1762, -89.24959
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,550 (2022)
Projected traffic24,660 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 151 SB over Lrd Main ST built?

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

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Lrd Main ST 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 151 SB over Lrd Main ST carry?

About 20,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 SB over Lrd Main ST?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 SB over Lrd Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.