US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 3.1M S JCT Cth Ww to E · Structure no. B37015400000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
426 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,300 by 2043. The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesUsh B51 SB & Ebcth K
Location3.1M S JCT Cth Ww to E
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates44.99088, -89.65702
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2023)
Projected traffic41,300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K 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 Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K?

The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Ush B51 SB & Ebcth K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.