US Bridges

Sth 13 over Larson Creek

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B04010400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Larson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 13 over Larson 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesLarson Creek
Location0.3 M N JCT Cth a
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.77505, -91.39387
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 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 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 Larson Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 13 over Larson Creek 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 Larson Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Larson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Larson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.