Ush 51 over Saunders Creek
FairDane County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT IH 90 to W · Structure no. B13037600000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Saunders Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 51 over Saunders Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51 over Saunders Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Saunders 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 51 over Saunders Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Saunders Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ush 51 over Saunders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.