US Bridges

Cth a over Ush 51

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N Sth 86 (on Ush 51) · Structure no. B35006400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Ush 51 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Ush 51 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesUsh 51
Location1.8M N Sth 86 (on Ush 51)
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates45.49635, -89.69661
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cth a over Ush 51 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Ush 51 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Cth a over Ush 51 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Ush 51?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Ush 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.