US Bridges

Sth 13 over Amnicon River

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 4.9M N JCT Cth D (a) · Structure no. B16005200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Amnicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Amnicon River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesAmnicon River
Location4.9M N JCT Cth D (a)
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.65466, -91.89763
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 13 over Amnicon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Amnicon River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Amnicon River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Amnicon River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Amnicon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.