US Bridges

IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.23M N Cth D · Structure no. B49018800000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre is a concrete culvert carrying IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,600 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesIH-39
CrossesSouth Branch Tenmile Cre
Location0.23M N Cth D
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates44.26224, -89.5236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns IH-39 over South Branch Tenmile Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.