US Bridges

Sth 13 over Boyd Creek

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Ush 2 to W · Structure no. B04011400000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Boyd Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Boyd Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,900 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesBoyd Creek
Location2.1M N JCT Ush 2 to W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.61406, -90.93981
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Boyd Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Boyd 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Boyd Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 13 over Boyd Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Boyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.