US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 5.5M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B35012000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location5.5M N JCT Cth H
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.39356, -89.67201
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.