US Bridges

Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush 61 to N · Structure no. B22009300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesSth 133-PRAIRIE ST
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Ush 61 to N
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates43.14013, -90.70371
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 133-PRAIRIE ST over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.