US Bridges

IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B39003600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIH USH51-IH39NB
CrossesChaffee Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth Z
RouteInterstate 39
CountyMarquette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.98164, -89.49606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2022)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH USH51-IH39NB over Chaffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.