US Bridges

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.8 MI N of JCT With Ush · Structure no. B13071100000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,680 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesIH 39 NB / IH 90 W
CrossesLrd East Church Road
Location2.8 MI N of JCT With Ush
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates42.95216, -89.09707
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2022)
Projected traffic34,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$746,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd East Church Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.