US Bridges

IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Ush 10 to W · Structure no. B49003200000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39 in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,851 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Division S
CrossesIH Ush 51-IH 39
Location1.7M N JCT Ush 10 to W
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates44.54811, -89.57633
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,851 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Division S over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.