US Bridges

IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT IH 94 (a) · Structure no. B13046100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,508 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 39 SB/90 EB
CrossesRamp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12
Location4.2M E JCT IH 94 (a)
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.04942, -89.27781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,540 (2022)
Projected traffic52,508 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12 carry?

About 13,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 SB/90 EB over Ramp IH 39NB/90WB-USH 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.