US Bridges

Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.4 Mi. N of Ush 14 · Structure no. B13053200000000

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

About this bridge

Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12 WB
CrossesLrd Discovery Drive
Location0.4 Mi. N of Ush 14
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.10019, -89.51514
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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
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 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive built?

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

What condition is Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive carry?

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

How long is Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 WB over Lrd Discovery Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.