US Bridges

Sth 19 over Maunesha River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 73 to N · Structure no. B13019000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 19 over Maunesha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 19 over Maunesha River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 19
CrossesMaunesha River
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 73 to N
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.16403, -89.05033
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sth 19 over Maunesha River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Sth 19 over Maunesha River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 19 over Maunesha River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 19 over Maunesha River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 19 over Maunesha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.