US Bridges

Ush 51 over Br Rock River

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 6.7M N JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. B53015700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 over Br Rock River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Br Rock River in Rock 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUsh 51
CrossesBr Rock River
Location6.7M N JCT Sth 81
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates42.60062, -89.02462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 51 over Br Rock River built?

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

What condition is Ush 51 over Br Rock River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51 over Br Rock River carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 over Br Rock River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 over Br Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.