US Bridges

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Ush 12 to W · Structure no. B13035600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 29,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,160 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18 Wb-Ush 151
CrossesBike Path and Temp Road
Location0.5M W JCT Ush 12 to W
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.0318, -89.45986
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,300 (2022)
Projected traffic35,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road carry?

About 29,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Bike Path and Temp Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.