US Bridges

Sth 19 EB over Yahara River

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Cth I · Structure no. B13079400000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 19 EB over Yahara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 19 EB over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,750 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 19 EB
CrossesYahara River
Location2.7M E JCT Cth I
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.19459, -89.36201
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic11,750 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 19 EB over Yahara River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 19 EB over Yahara River 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 Sth 19 EB over Yahara River carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 19 EB over Yahara River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 19 EB over Yahara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.