US Bridges

IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B49001400000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 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 5 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 24,620 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,006 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH USH51-IH39NB
CrossesCth B
Location1.8M N JCT Sth 54 to E
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates44.45367, -89.51814
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,620 (2022)
Projected traffic32,006 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B carry?

About 24,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH USH51-IH39NB over Cth B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.