US Bridges

Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · At Pheasant Br CR · Structure no. B13053000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,420 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12 WB
CrossesPheasant Br CR & Bike Pa
LocationAt Pheasant Br CR
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.10314, -89.51558
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,350 (2022)
Projected traffic24,420 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa carry?

About 20,350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 WB over Pheasant Br CR & Bike Pa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.