US Bridges

IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch

Fair

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Sth 21 to W · Structure no. B69000700000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,960 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH USH51-IH39 SB
CrossesCth Ch
Location0.5M S JCT Sth 21 to W
RouteInterstate 39
Coordinates44.02667, -89.52167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic15,960 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH USH51-IH39 SB over Cth Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.