US Bridges

Sth 39 over Pecatonica River

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 191 · Structure no. B25009500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 39 over Pecatonica River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 39 over Pecatonica River in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSth 39
CrossesPecatonica River
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 191
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.87131, -89.9211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 39 over Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 39 over Pecatonica 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 39 over Pecatonica River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 39 over Pecatonica River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 39 over Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.