US Bridges

IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 4.3M E JCT IH 94 (a) · Structure no. B13046400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB 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 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,520 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB
CrossesUsh 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB
Location4.3M E JCT IH 94 (a)
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates43.04719, -89.27797
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2022)
Projected traffic35,520 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB built?

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

What condition is IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 Sb/Ih 90 EB over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.