US Bridges

Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Ush 153 · Structure no. B37020600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,728
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 5,728 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,190 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bus 51
CrossesBull Junior Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Ush 153
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.80188, -89.68222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,728 (2024)
Projected traffic6,190 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek carry?

About 5,728 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bus 51 over Bull Junior Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.