US Bridges

Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 2.7 M North Cth B · Structure no. B49016700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Porter Road
CrossesIH39N-USH51NB
Location2.7 M North Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.483, -89.51892
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Porter Road over IH39N-USH51NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.