US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings RD

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. B35006200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
716 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings RD 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 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,860 by 2042. The structure is 716 ft (218.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesLrd Kings RD
Location1.3M N JCT Sth 86
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.48363, -89.69383
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length716 ft (218.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2022)
Projected traffic18,860 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed64.6 mi (104 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings RD built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings 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 June 2023.

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

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings RD?

The structure is 716 ft (218.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Lrd Kings RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.