US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Cth H

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 2.0M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B35012400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Cth H is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Cth H 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesCth H
Location2.0M S JCT Cth S
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.31578, -89.68486
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SB over Cth H built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Cth H 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 51 SB over Cth H carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 SB over Cth H?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Cth H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.