FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USH 12-USH 18

Carrying USH 12-USH 18 over MUD CREEK

0.3M E JCT STH 73 TO S, Dane, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USH 12-USH 18

The USH 12-USH 18 bridge in Dane, Wisconsin carries USH 12-USH 18 over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How USH 12-USH 18 compares

▲ 14.3
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Wisconsin bridges
624
Bridges in Dane · 35 in Poor condition
USH 12-USH 18 47.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B13035800000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 12-USH 18 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 12-USH 18 against other structures in Dane 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 12-USH 18?

USH 12-USH 18 in Dane, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USH 12-USH 18 inspected?

USH 12-USH 18'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 10,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 12-USH 18 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USH 12-USH 18?

USH 12-USH 18 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USH 12-USH 18?

USH 12-USH 18 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is USH 12-USH 18 and does age affect safety?

USH 12-USH 18 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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