US Bridges

Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Ush B51 · Structure no. B35003300000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 539 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Pope RD
CrossesUsh 51
Location0.4M E JCT Ush B51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.20662, -89.663
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic539 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51 carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pope RD over Ush 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.