US Bridges

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Cth Pd · Structure no. B13039700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,960 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 18 Wb-Ush 151
CrossesLrd Fitchrona RD
Location0.9M W JCT Cth Pd
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.00568, -89.48409
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2022)
Projected traffic24,960 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Fitchrona RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.