US Bridges

Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail

Good

Florence County, Wisconsin · 14.2M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B19000400000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).

CarriesSth 139
CrossesNicolet State Trail
Location14.2M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates45.86156, -88.65394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed69.6 mi (112 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 Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 139 over Nicolet State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.