US Bridges

IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.4M S JCT Sth 34 to S · Structure no. B37014400000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ush 51-IH 39 SB
CrossesPeplin Creek
Location1.4M S JCT Sth 34 to S
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates44.71822, -89.66502
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2022)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek 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 Peplin Creek carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Peplin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.