Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek
FairColumbia County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B11009400000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,460 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51-STH 16 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.