Ush 51 over Silver Creek
FairMarathon County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Cth Ww to E · Structure no. B37016000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 51 over Silver Creek 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,350 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Silver Creek 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 over Silver Creek carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ush 51 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.