US Bridges

Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B11000100000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
681 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 21,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,440 by 2041. The structure is 681 ft (207.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth Sb/Wb 13/16/23
CrossesWisconsin River 16
Location1.1M S JCT Sth 16 to E
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.62775, -89.78028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length681 ft (207.5 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2021)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16 carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16?

The structure is 681 ft (207.5 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth Sb/Wb 13/16/23 over Wisconsin River 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.