US Bridges

Sth 126 NB over Ush 151

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · At Ush 151 · Structure no. B33009000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 126 NB over Ush 151 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 126 NB over Ush 151 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 126 NB
CrossesUsh 151
LocationAt Ush 151
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates42.7446, -90.33819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sth 126 NB over Ush 151 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 126 NB over Ush 151 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 Sth 126 NB over Ush 151 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 126 NB over Ush 151?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 126 NB over Ush 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.