Ush 51 NB over Wisconsin River 35
Lincoln County, Wisconsin · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ush 51 NB over Wisconsin River 35 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 158 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (49.4%); 9 (5.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 464 ft |
| Location | 0.7M N Jct Cth Q |
| NBI structure number | B35002200000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sth 4TH Street over Wisconsin River 42 | 2011 | 15,223 | Good |
| Ush 51 NB over Cth H | 1996 | 13,900 | Good |
| Ush 51 SB over Cth H | 1996 | 13,900 | Good |
| Ush 51 SB over Little Pine Creek | 1999 | 12,600 | Good |
| Ush 51 NB over Canadian National RR | 1974 | 8,450 | Good |
| Ush 51 SB over Canadian National RR | 1974 | 8,450 | Fair |
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