US Bridges

Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.6 M E JCT Cth W S · Structure no. B13080100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsh 12/18 EB & WB
CrossesSth 73
Location1.6 M E JCT Cth W S
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.0267, -89.0767
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12/18 EB & WB over Sth 73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.