US Bridges

Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Sth 131 to S · Structure no. B12001000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 61-STH 131
CrossesKickapoo River
Location2.2M N JCT Sth 131 to S
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.41894, -90.77838
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River built?

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

What condition is Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 61-STH 131 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.