Sth 39 over Laxey Creek
FairIowa County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B25056800000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 39 over Laxey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 39 over Laxey Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 39 over Laxey Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Sth 39 over Laxey Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 39 over Laxey Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 39 over Laxey Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 39 over Laxey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.