US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Ush 8

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 6.3M N JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. B35007000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Ush 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 NB over Ush 8 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesUsh 8
Location6.3M N JCT Sth 86
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.54318, -89.67115
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 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ush 8 built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Ush 8 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 Ush 51 NB over Ush 8 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Ush 8?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Ush 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.