USH B151-STH 73
Carrying USH B151-STH 73 over USH 151
4.4M N JCT CTH V (S), Columbia, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH B151-STH 73
The USH B151-STH 73 bridge in Columbia, Wisconsin carries USH B151-STH 73 over USH 151. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 22,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH B151-STH 73 compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B11007400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH B151-STH 73 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USH B151-STH 73 against other structures in Columbia and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USH B151-STH 73?
USH B151-STH 73 in Columbia, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH B151-STH 73 inspected?
USH B151-STH 73's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH B151-STH 73 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH B151-STH 73?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for USH B151-STH 73.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH B151-STH 73?
Ownership is not specified for USH B151-STH 73 in the NBI.
How old is USH B151-STH 73 and does age affect safety?
USH B151-STH 73 was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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