US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S of JCT Sth 39 · Structure no. B25012300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesBr of Mineral Point Br
Location0.3M S of JCT Sth 39
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates42.85366, -90.20104
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br built?

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

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 SB over Br of Mineral Point Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.