US Bridges

Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 3.0M S JCT Sth 23 to W · Structure no. B25012500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39 in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh SB Ush 151
CrossesSth 39
Location3.0M S JCT Sth 23 to W
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates42.86179, -90.20273
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 SB Ush 151 over Sth 39 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39 carry?

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

How long is Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush SB Ush 151 over Sth 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.