US Bridges

Sth 13 over Marengo River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B02001200000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Marengo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Marengo River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesMarengo River
Location1.6M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.42594, -90.81864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sth 13 over Marengo River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sth 13 over Marengo River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Marengo River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Marengo River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Marengo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.