US Bridges

Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 66 · Structure no. B49002800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39 in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Barbaras Lane
CrossesIH Ush 51-IH 39
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.53055, -89.53485
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Barbaras Lane over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.