US Bridges

Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 5.4M N JCT Ush 12 to E · Structure no. B13057900000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,320 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 151-E Washingt
CrossesYahara River
Location5.4M N JCT Ush 12 to E
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.09008, -89.36203
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,600 (2022)
Projected traffic40,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 151-E Washingt over Yahara River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River carry?

About 33,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151-E Washingt over Yahara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.