US Bridges

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B41014000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesSth 131
CrossesKickapoo River
Location2.6M N JCT Sth 33
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.75714, -90.58442
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 131 over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 131 over Kickapoo River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.