US Bridges

Ush 151 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 4.3M N JCT Cth T · Structure no. B36021000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 over Cedar Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesUsh 151
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.3M N JCT Cth T
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates44.02451, -88.02666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 151 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ush 151 over Cedar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 151 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.