US Bridges

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Rainbow DR

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 5.4M S JCT Sth 64 to E · Structure no. B37016600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 SB over Lrd Rainbow DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 51 SB over Lrd Rainbow DR 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 51 SB
CrossesLrd Rainbow DR
Location5.4M S JCT Sth 64 to E
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates45.10468, -89.63668
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2022)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lrd Rainbow DR built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Rainbow DR 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 Lrd Rainbow DR carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 SB over Lrd Rainbow DR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 SB over Lrd Rainbow DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.