US Bridges

Ush 51 over Ush 51

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · At 51 · Structure no. B37036200020000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
707 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 over Ush 51 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ush 51 over Ush 51 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 707 ft (215.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 51
CrossesUsh 51
LocationAt 51
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.95461, -89.66761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length707 ft (215.4 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Ush 51 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 over Ush 51 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51 over Ush 51 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ush 51 over Ush 51?

The structure is 707 ft (215.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 over Ush 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.