US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Little Pine Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 5.5M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B35013300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Little Pine Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,600 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location5.5M N JCT Cth H
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.39367, -89.67252
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 51 SB over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 SB 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 2021.

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

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 51 SB 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.