US Bridges

Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd)

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 6.6M E JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B13065200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd) in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 59,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,500 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 12 WB
CrossesUsh 18 (verona Rd)
Location6.6M E JCT Ush 14
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.03659, -89.45194
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,500 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd) carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd)?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12 WB over Ush 18 (verona Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.