Sth 131 over Council Creek
FairMonroe County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B41005200000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 131 over Council Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Council Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 131 over Council Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Sth 131 over Council 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 131 over Council Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 131 over Council Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131 over Council Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.