US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.4 Mi. S of Cth V to W · Structure no. B13059000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,440 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesLrd Bear Tree Parkway
Location3.4 Mi. S of Cth V to W
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates43.20349, -89.32344
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Lrd Bear Tree Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.