Ush 51 over Turtle River
FairIron County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth Ff · Structure no. B26001600000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Turtle River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.7 mi (191 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Turtle River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Turtle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 51 over Turtle River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Turtle River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 over Turtle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.