IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River
FairPortage County, Wisconsin · 4.1M S JCT Sth 34 to S · Structure no. B49005800000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River 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 IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River carry?
About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH Ush 51-IH 39 SB over Little Eau Claire River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.