US Bridges

Sth 13 over Siskiwit River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 11.0M N JCT Cth K to E · Structure no. B04006300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Siskiwit River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 13 over Siskiwit 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 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,188 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesSiskiwit River
Location11.0M N JCT Cth K to E
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.85713, -91.10155
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Siskiwit River built?

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

What condition is Sth 13 over Siskiwit 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 Siskiwit River carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 13 over Siskiwit River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Siskiwit River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.