US Bridges

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 11 to E · Structure no. B53033100000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,200 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 39 NB / IH 90 W
CrossesLrd Palmer DR
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 11 to E
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates42.67738, -88.98358
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic46,200 by 2040
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 39 NB / IH 90 W over Lrd Palmer DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.