US Bridges

Sth 133 over Br Mississippi River

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. B22085300000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 133 over Br Mississippi River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 133 over Br Mississippi River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 93 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 133
CrossesBr Mississippi River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 81
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates42.7149, -90.9917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sth 133 over Br Mississippi River 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 over Br Mississippi River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 133 over Br Mississippi River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 133 over Br Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.