US Bridges

Sth 13 over Sioux River

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 5.4M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B04009900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 13 over Sioux River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesSioux River
Location5.4M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.73388, -90.87888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sioux River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Sioux 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 Sioux River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Sioux River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Sioux River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.