STH 19-MAIN ST
Carrying STH 19-MAIN ST over ROCK RIVER
0.1M E JCT STH 26, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STH 19-MAIN ST
The STH 19-MAIN ST bridge in Jefferson, Wisconsin carries STH 19-MAIN ST over ROCK RIVER. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 60.0 meters (197 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,136 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STH 19-MAIN ST compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 60.0 m (197 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,136 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B28090600000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
STH 19-MAIN ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STH 19-MAIN ST against other structures in Jefferson and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STH 19-MAIN ST?
STH 19-MAIN ST in Jefferson, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STH 19-MAIN ST inspected?
STH 19-MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,136 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 19-MAIN ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STH 19-MAIN ST?
STH 19-MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STH 19-MAIN ST?
STH 19-MAIN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is STH 19-MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
STH 19-MAIN ST was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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