Sth 139 over Brule River
FairFlorence County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Sth 70 to W · Structure no. B19001100000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 139 over Brule River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 139 over Brule River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 139 over Brule River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 139 over Brule River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 139 over Brule River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 139 over Brule River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 139 over Brule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.