US Bridges

Sth 133 over Kuenster Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 5.9M N JCT Cth Vv · Structure no. B22003300000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 133 over Kuenster Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 133 over Kuenster Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 133
CrossesKuenster Creek
Location5.9M N JCT Cth Vv
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates42.79356, -90.97335
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 Kuenster Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 133 over Kuenster 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 133 over Kuenster Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sth 133 over Kuenster Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 133 over Kuenster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.