US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Sth 191

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 3.8M S JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B25002100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 SB over Sth 191 is a concrete slab carrying Ush 151 SB over Sth 191 in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesSth 191
Location3.8M S JCT Cth Y
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates42.95638, -90.10934
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 191 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Sth 191 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 151 SB over Sth 191 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 SB over Sth 191?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 SB over Sth 191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.