US Bridges

Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · At Ush 14 WB · Structure no. B13055400000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB 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 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 27,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,760 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12 WB
CrossesUsh 14 EB
LocationAt Ush 14 WB
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.09664, -89.51631
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2022)
Projected traffic32,760 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ush 14 EB built?

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

What condition is Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 WB over Ush 14 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.