US Bridges

Sth 13 over Romeo Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Sth 98 · Structure no. B37018300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Romeo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 13 over Romeo Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesRomeo Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Sth 98
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.79653, -90.30817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Romeo Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Romeo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Romeo Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Romeo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 13 over Romeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.