US Bridges

Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N Illinois ST Line · Structure no. B53017100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,880 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUsh 51-E Grand Ave
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1M N Illinois ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates42.49796, -89.02063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,880 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51-E Grand Ave over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.