US Bridges

Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B14000600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151 in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesUsh Sth 73-USH B15
CrossesUsh 151
Location2.1M N JCT Sth 16 to E
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.35806, -88.99496
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ush Sth 73-USH B15 over Ush 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.