US Bridges

Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI W. JCT Grand Ave · Structure no. B37038800000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,308 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh Bus 51-THOMAS
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.1 MI W. JCT Grand Ave
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates44.95061, -89.62408
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic22,308 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Ush Bus 51-THOMAS over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.