Sth 139 over Popple River
GoodFlorence County, Wisconsin · 9.3M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B19000500000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 139 over Popple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 139 over Popple River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 139 over Popple River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 139 over Popple 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Sth 139 over Popple River carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sth 139 over Popple River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 139 over Popple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.