US Bridges

Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Sth 73 to N · Structure no. B28007200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River in Jefferson 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 19-W Madison S
CrossesMaunesha River
Location3.4M E JCT Sth 73 to N
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.1807, -89.00287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 19-W Madison S over Maunesha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.