US Bridges

Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth K · Structure no. B37015700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLrd Falcon DR
CrossesUsh 51
Location0.6M W JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.01721, -89.66909
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51 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 Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Falcon DR over Ush 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.