IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek
FairPortage County, Wisconsin · 3.2M S JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B49004900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH USH51-IH39SB over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.