Sth 13 over Pikes Creek
FairBayfield County, Wisconsin · 9.7M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B04000900000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 13 over Pikes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Pikes Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 5 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 13 over Pikes Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Sth 13 over Pikes 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 13 over Pikes Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 13 over Pikes Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 13 over Pikes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.