Sth 13 over Dryden Creek
FairAshland County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B02004600000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 13 over Dryden Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 13 over Dryden Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 13 over Dryden Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 13 over Dryden Creek 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 Dryden Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sth 13 over Dryden Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 13 over Dryden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.