Ush 51 SB over Ush 8
FairLincoln County, Wisconsin · 8.7M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. B35007100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 SB over Ush 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Ush 8 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 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51 SB over Ush 8 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 SB over Ush 8 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 SB over Ush 8 carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 SB over Ush 8?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 SB over Ush 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.