US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Sth 49

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 2.5M S JCT Sth 26 to N · Structure no. B14003300000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 SB over Sth 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 SB over Sth 49 in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesSth 49
Location2.5M S JCT Sth 26 to N
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.6334, -88.71513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 151 SB over Sth 49 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Sth 49 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 151 SB over Sth 49 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 SB over Sth 49?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 SB over Sth 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.