US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Cth S

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 7.0M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B35011500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Cth S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 NB over Cth S 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,307 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesCth S
Location7.0M N JCT Cth H
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.41708, -89.67107
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 inspectionJune 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 rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,307 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 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 Cth S built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Cth S 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 51 NB over Cth S carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Cth S?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Cth S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.