US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Cth V

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · At Cth V · Structure no. B13060000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Cth V is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Cth V in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,860 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesCth V
LocationAt Cth V
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.25306, -89.32417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2022)
Projected traffic4,860 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 Cth V built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Cth V 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51 SB over Cth V carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 51 SB over Cth V?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Cth V?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.