Sth 13 over Lake Creek
FairDouglas County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B16001600000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 13 over Lake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Lake Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 13 over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 13 over Lake Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 13 over Lake Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 13 over Lake Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 13 over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.