US Bridges

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 3.3M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B25003800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,420 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18 Wb-Ush 151
CrossesLrd S Jones ST
Location3.3M W JCT Cth F
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.01052, -89.89166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2022)
Projected traffic9,420 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 Wb-Ush 151 over Lrd S Jones ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.