US Bridges

Ush 51 NB over Trout R

Good

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N Cth N · Structure no. B63002600000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 51 NB over Trout R is a concrete slab carrying Ush 51 NB over Trout R in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsh 51 NB
CrossesTrout R
Location1.9M N Cth N
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates46.03528, -89.70556
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over Trout R built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 51 NB over Trout R 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 NB over Trout R carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 51 NB over Trout R?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 51 NB over Trout R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.