US Bridges

IH 39 NB Off Ramp over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 5.3M W JCT Cth N (a) · Structure no. B13046500000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 NB Off Ramp over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 NB Off Ramp 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 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 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,520 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesIH 39 NB Off Ramp
CrossesUsh 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB
Location5.3M W JCT Cth N (a)
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.04679, -89.27578
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2022)
Projected traffic35,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 NB Off Ramp 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 NB Off Ramp over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IH 39 NB Off Ramp over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 NB Off Ramp over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 NB Off Ramp over Ush 12 Wb-Ush 18 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.