US Bridges

Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 23 to E · Structure no. B11000800000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesLrd Waubeek RD
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 23 to E
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.64014, -89.76334
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Lrd Waubeek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.