FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USH 151

Carrying USH 151 over BEAVER DAM RIVER

0.8 MI.N OF CTH D, Dodge, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USH 151

The USH 151 bridge in Dodge, Wisconsin carries USH 151 over BEAVER DAM RIVER. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How USH 151 compares

▲ 66.6
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
219
Bridges in Dodge · 9 in Poor condition
USH 151 99.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B14011700000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 151 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 151 against other structures in Dodge 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 151?

USH 151 in Dodge, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USH 151 inspected?

USH 151'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 21,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 151 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USH 151?

USH 151 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USH 151?

USH 151 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is USH 151 and does age affect safety?

USH 151 was built in 1996, making it 30 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.

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

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