US Bridges

Ush 151 over Br Manitowoc River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 4.5M N JCT Sth 67 to S · Structure no. B36021100000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 151 over Br Manitowoc River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 151 over Br Manitowoc River 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesUsh 151
CrossesBr Manitowoc River
Location4.5M N JCT Sth 67 to S
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates44.037, -87.93862
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Br Manitowoc River built?

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

What condition is Ush 151 over Br Manitowoc River 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 Br Manitowoc River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 151 over Br Manitowoc River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 151 over Br Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.