US Bridges

Sth 13 over Bono Creek

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 4.1M N JCT Ush 2 to W · Structure no. B04002900000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Bono Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sth 13 over Bono Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 44 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,960 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesBono Creek
Location4.1M N JCT Ush 2 to W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.63653, -90.92244
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bono Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Sth 13 over Bono 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 Bono Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Bono Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Sth 13 over Bono Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.