US Bridges

Sth 13 over Cranberry River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 8.2M N JCT Cth C to S · Structure no. B04006100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Cranberry River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 13 over Cranberry River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesCranberry River
Location8.2M N JCT Cth C to S
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.83264, -91.26644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Cranberry River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Cranberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Cranberry River carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Cranberry River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Cranberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.