US Bridges

Sth 89 over Sth 26

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B28008600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 89 over Sth 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 89 over Sth 26 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 89
CrossesSth 26
Location1.7M N JCT Ush 12
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates42.95046, -88.83801
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 89 over Sth 26 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 89 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 89 over Sth 26 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 89 over Sth 26?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 89 over Sth 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.