US Bridges

Ush 151 over Pipe Creek

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B20011200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 over Pipe Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesUsh 151
CrossesPipe Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth W
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates43.91833, -88.31
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 151 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 151 over Pipe Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 151 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.