US Bridges

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.5M W JCT Cth Pb · Structure no. B13041400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 18 Wb-Ush 151
CrossesLrd Whalen Road
Location3.5M W JCT Cth Pb
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates42.97973, -89.51245
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Whalen Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd Whalen Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.