IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26
GoodMarathon County, Wisconsin · 2.6M S JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B37010800000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 643 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 years old, older 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 37,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,800 by 2043. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26 carry?
About 37,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26?
The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Wisconsin River 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.