US Bridges

Sth 13 over Kinney Creek

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B04010100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Kinney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 13 over Kinney Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesKinney Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Cth a
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.77512, -91.40179
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic756 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 Kinney Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Kinney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Kinney Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Kinney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Kinney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.