US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B35005600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,650 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesLrd Kaphaem Road
Location2.2M N JCT Cth S
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.45311, -89.68832
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic18,650 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Kaphaem Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kaphaem Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.