USH 51 NB
Carrying USH 51 NB over PRAIRIE RIVER
2.5M N JCT STH 64 TO E, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 51 NB
The USH 51 NB bridge in Lincoln, Wisconsin carries USH 51 NB over PRAIRIE RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 56.3 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH 51 NB compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 56.3 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,350 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B35003100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 51 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USH 51 NB against other structures in Lincoln and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USH 51 NB?
USH 51 NB in Lincoln, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 51 NB inspected?
USH 51 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,350 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 51 NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 51 NB?
USH 51 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 51 NB?
USH 51 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USH 51 NB and does age affect safety?
USH 51 NB was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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