US Bridges

Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI N JCT Cth Mn · Structure no. B13089300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,705
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,300 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Ab
CrossesUsh 12/USH 18
Location2.0 MI N JCT Cth Mn
RouteCounty Highway 0AB
Coordinates43.03982, -89.24355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,705 (2021)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18 carry?

About 7,705 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ab over Ush 12/USH 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.