US Bridges

IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 4M S JCT Cth I · Structure no. B13009100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 30,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,060 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIH 39 SB / IH 90/9
CrossesSth 19
Location4M S JCT Cth I
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates43.19475, -89.34534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,050 (2022)
Projected traffic36,060 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19 carry?

About 30,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 SB / IH 90/9 over Sth 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.