Ush 51 over Lake Katherine
FairOneida County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B43002100000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Lake Katherine is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Lake Katherine in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,790 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51 over Lake Katherine built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Lake Katherine 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 Lake Katherine carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Lake Katherine?
The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 over Lake Katherine?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.