US Bridges

IH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Cth O · Structure no. B39000600000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB
CrossesNeenah Creek
Location1.8M S JCT Cth O
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates43.64467, -89.47012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 Sb-Ush 51 SB over Neenah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.