US Bridges

Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · Please Update Location · Structure no. B25017400000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,180 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 18 WB / Ush 15
CrossesLrd Ridgevue Road
LocationPlease Update Location
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates42.98392, -90.01433
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2022)
Projected traffic9,180 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 WB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.