US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. B35005700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesLrd Kaphaem RD
Location1.0M S JCT Sth 86
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.45343, -89.68906
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 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 traffic8,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Lrd Kaphaem RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.