US Bridges

Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B25011900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 151 NB
CrossesMineral Point Branch
Location0.5M N JCT Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates42.82497, -90.24069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2022)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch 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 Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 NB over Mineral Point Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.