Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River
PoorCrawford County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B12080100000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131 over Br Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.