US Bridges

Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Ush 51 to N · Structure no. B13031800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,200 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12/18 Wb-S Bel
CrossesCth Bb Monona DR
Location0.9M W JCT Ush 51 to N
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.045, -89.32395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2022)
Projected traffic70,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$864,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR built?

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

What condition is Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/18 Wb-S Bel over Cth Bb Monona DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.