US Bridges

Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 3.7M N JCT Sth 126 · Structure no. B33009400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch in Lafayette 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 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,785 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 151 NB
CrossesCottage Inn Branch
Location3.7M N JCT Sth 126
RouteU.S. Route 151
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.78111, -90.30514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,785 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Cottage Inn Branch built?

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

What condition is Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 NB over Cottage Inn Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.