US Bridges

Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 69 · Structure no. B13040900000000

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 2,422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Locust Drive
CrossesUsh 18-USH 151
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97351, -89.53356
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,422 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151 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 Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151 carry?

About 2,422 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Locust Drive over Ush 18-USH 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.