US Bridges

Lrd Crass Road over Ush 51

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · Over Ush 51 · Structure no. B35005500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Crass Road over Ush 51 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Crass Road over Ush 51 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Crass Road
CrossesUsh 51
LocationOver Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.43773, -89.68199
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Crass Road over Ush 51 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Crass Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Crass Road over Ush 51 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Crass Road over Ush 51?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Crass Road over Ush 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.