US Bridges

Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.4M S JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B13072600000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth Ab
CrossesIH 90 / IH 39
Location1.4M S JCT Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0AB
Coordinates43.02056, -89.24706
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39 built?

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

What condition is Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ab over IH 90 / IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.