US Bridges

Lrd 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 3.0M N Waushara CO Line · Structure no. B49004300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39 in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 3rd Ave
CrossesIH Ush 51-IH 39
Location3.0M N Waushara CO Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28764, -89.5239
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 3rd Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 3rd Ave over IH Ush 51-IH 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.