US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Ush 51 to S · Structure no. B37014000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,300 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesUsh 51 Bus
Location1.8M E JCT Ush 51 to S
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.89624, -89.61611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2021)
Projected traffic46,300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over Ush 51 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.