US Bridges

Ush 51 over Wis Central RR

Fair

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Ush 8 to W · Structure no. B43001800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 over Wis Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Wis Central RR in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 51
CrossesWis Central RR
Location1.7M N JCT Ush 8 to W
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyOneida County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.5641, -89.67367
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 51 over Wis Central RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 over Wis Central 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 51 over Wis Central RR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 over Wis Central RR?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 over Wis Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.