US Bridges

IH Ush 51-IH 39 NB over Little Eau Claire River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth Db to E · Structure no. B49005900000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
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 NB over Little Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ush 51-IH 39 NB over Little Eau Claire River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, 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).

CarriesIH Ush 51-IH 39 NB
CrossesLittle Eau Claire River
Location0.7M N JCT Cth Db to E
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates44.68379, -89.64097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ush 51-IH 39 NB over Little Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is IH Ush 51-IH 39 NB 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 NB 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 NB 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 NB over Little Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.