Sth 13 over Thompson Creek
FairBayfield County, Wisconsin · 6.1M N JCT Ush 2 to W · Structure no. B04002700000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 13 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Thompson Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 13 over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 13 over Thompson 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 Thompson Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 13 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 13 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.