US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B35003600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,909 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesLrd Center RD
Location2.4M N JCT Cth Q
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.16313, -89.64293
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2022)
Projected traffic19,909 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Lrd Center RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Lrd Center RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.