US Bridges

Sth 131-C ST over Sand Creek

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B12010300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131-C ST over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 131-C ST over Sand Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesSth 131-C ST
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.4M N JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.29058, -90.8306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 131-C ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 131-C ST over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 131-C ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 131-C ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131-C ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.