US Bridges

Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5 Mi. N JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B37034000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,950 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 51NB/STH 29
CrossesCth N
Location1.5 Mi. N JCT Sth 29 to E
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates44.91146, -89.65043
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2022)
Projected traffic98,950 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51NB/STH 29 over Cth N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.