US Bridges

Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2 MI S JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B13083200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,960 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 18 EB / Ush 15
CrossesCth Pd / Mckee Road
Location2 MI S JCT Ush 12
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01553, -89.47259
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2022)
Projected traffic24,960 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Cth Pd / Mckee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.