Ush 51 over Bos Creek
FairMarathon County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Sth 29 to W · Structure no. B37016700000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Bos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 51 over Bos Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,540 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bos Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Ush 51 over Bos 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 Bos Creek carry?
About 20,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Bos Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ush 51 over Bos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.