US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B13039300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,240 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesLrd American Parkway
Location1.8M S JCT Cth C
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.14575, -89.28583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,200 (2022)
Projected traffic42,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway carry?

About 35,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 SB over Lrd American Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.