US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Cth Ww

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 11.3M S JCT Sth 64 to E · Structure no. B37015900000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Cth Ww is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 SB over Cth Ww in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 9,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesCth Ww
Location11.3M S JCT Sth 64 to E
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.02558, -89.66864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,428 (2022)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Cth Ww built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Cth Ww 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 51 SB over Cth Ww carry?

About 9,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 SB over Cth Ww?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Cth Ww?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.