US Bridges

Lrd N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Ush 10 to W · Structure no. B49003300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39 in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N 2nd ST
CrossesIH Ush 51-IH 39
Location2.0M N JCT Ush 10 to W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.55213, -89.58396
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39 built?

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

What condition is Lrd N 2nd ST 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 N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 2nd ST over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.