US Bridges

Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 30 · Structure no. B13039000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek 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 23,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 51-STOUGHTON R
CrossesStarkweather Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 30
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11005, -89.31723
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic28,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 51-STOUGHTON R over Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.