Sth 131 over Kickapoo River
FairMonroe County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth T · Structure no. B41014300000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.