US Bridges

IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave

Fair

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 3.6M S JCT Cth V to E · Structure no. B69001200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesIH USH51-IH39 SB
CrossesLrd Buttercup Ave
Location3.6M S JCT Cth V to E
RouteInterstate 39
CountyWaushara County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.08333, -89.53333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH USH51-IH39 SB over Lrd Buttercup Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.