US Bridges

Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B37044300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh B51-GRAND Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Ush 51
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates44.86748, -89.63904
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Ush B51-GRAND Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.