US Bridges

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.3M W JCT Cth N to E · Structure no. B13072500000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,800 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 39 NB / IH 90 W
CrossesDoor Creek
Location2.3M W JCT Cth N to E
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates43.01511, -89.23665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2022)
Projected traffic71,800 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Door Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.