US Bridges

Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · Town of Cottage Grove · Structure no. B13045600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesCth N
CrossesUsh 12-USH 18
LocationTown of Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates43.03137, -89.19982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2022)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18 carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Ush 12-USH 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.