US Bridges

Sth 13 over Iron River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 4.8M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B04008800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Iron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesIron River
Location4.8M N JCT Cth a
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.76337, -91.4861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Iron River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Iron 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 Iron River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Iron River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Iron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.