US Bridges

Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Sth 54 to W · Structure no. B49006700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,080 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh B51-POST RD
CrossesPlover River
Location2.8M N JCT Sth 54 to W
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates44.49324, -89.55322
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2021)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$876,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Ush B51-POST RD over Plover River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.