US Bridges

Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 4.5M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. B22002300000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 133
CrossesBr Bullhead Slough
Location4.5M N JCT Cth K
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates43.09528, -90.77192
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic865 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 133 over Br Bullhead Slough built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 133 over Br Bullhead Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.