Ush 51 over Laymans Creek
FairIron County, Wisconsin · 4.0M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. B26002200000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Laymans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Laymans Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.7 mi (191 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Laymans Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Laymans Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 51 over Laymans Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Laymans Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 over Laymans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.