Ush 51 over Yahara River
FairDane County, Wisconsin · 3.2M N JCT Cth B to W · Structure no. B13038500000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Yahara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,680 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51 over Yahara River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Yahara River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 51 over Yahara River carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Yahara River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 over Yahara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.