US Bridges

Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. B13029900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18 EB/151 NB
CrossesLrd Sand Rock RD
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 78
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates42.99394, -89.74541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD built?

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

What condition is Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 EB/151 NB over Lrd Sand Rock RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.