US Bridges

Sth 13 over Dill Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B37018500000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Dill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 13 over Dill 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,350 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesDill Creek
Location2.6M N JCT Cth P
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.88884, -90.31521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,350 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Dill Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 13 over Dill 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 Dill Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Dill Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Dill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.