US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth Mn · Structure no. B13038600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesLrd Taylor ST
Location0.5M N JCT Cth Mn
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates43.02013, -89.29954
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2021)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Lrd Taylor ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.