US Bridges

Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 4.6M W JCT Ush 12 0.6M E · Structure no. B13079700000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 19
CrossesHalfway Prairie Creek
Location4.6M W JCT Ush 12 0.6M E
RouteState Highway 19
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.19116, -89.66337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Halfway Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie 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 Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 19 over Halfway Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.