Ush 51 over Yahara River
GoodDane County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B13051200000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Yahara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Yahara River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 51 over Yahara River carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Yahara River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 over Yahara River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.