US Bridges

Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth Pb · Structure no. B13041700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 18 Eb-Ush 151
CrossesLrd E.B. Entrance Ramp
Location1.3M E JCT Cth Pb
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99315, -89.50967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,720 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 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp built?

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

What condition is Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 Eb-Ush 151 over Lrd E.B. Entrance Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.