US Bridges

Ush 151 over Starkweather Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · At Starkweather Creek · Structure no. B13060700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 over Starkweather Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 151 over Starkweather Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,520 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 151
CrossesStarkweather Creek
LocationAt Starkweather Creek
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.10436, -89.34176
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,100 (2022)
Projected traffic44,520 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Starkweather Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151 over Starkweather Creek 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 over Starkweather Creek carry?

About 37,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 over Starkweather Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 over Starkweather Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.