Ush 51 over Spider Lake
GoodVilas County, Wisconsin · 5.0M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B63001800000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 51 over Spider Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 51 over Spider Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 51 over Spider Lake built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 51 over Spider Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 51 over Spider Lake carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 51 over Spider Lake?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 51 over Spider Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.