US Bridges

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Ush 12 (a) · Structure no. B13046300000000

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 41,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,041 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 39 NB / IH 90 W
CrossesLrd Femrite RD
Location0.6M W JCT Ush 12 (a)
RouteInterstate 39
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05168, -89.27642
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,700 (2022)
Projected traffic54,041 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD carry?

About 41,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Femrite RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.