US Bridges

Sth B26 over Sth 26

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 26 · Structure no. B28008200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth B26 over Sth 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth B26 over Sth 26 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,780 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSth B26
CrossesSth 26
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 26
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.88951, -88.87242
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic15,780 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth B26 over Sth 26 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth B26 over Sth 26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sth B26 over Sth 26 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth B26 over Sth 26?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sth B26 over Sth 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.