US Bridges

Sth 131 over Bear Creek

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B12014400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 131 over Bear Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSth 131
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.35488, -90.8123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Sth 131 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 131 over Bear 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 131 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.