US Bridges

Ush 151 SB over Cottage Inn Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 4.1M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B33009500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
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 SB over Cottage Inn Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 SB over Cottage Inn Branch 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,785 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 151 SB
CrossesCottage Inn Branch
Location4.1M S JCT Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates42.78167, -90.305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 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 2042
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 SB over Cottage Inn Branch built?

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

What condition is Ush 151 SB over Cottage Inn Branch 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 Ush 151 SB over Cottage Inn Branch carry?

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

How long is Ush 151 SB 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 SB over Cottage Inn Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.