US Bridges

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B41017900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSth 131
CrossesKickapoo River
Location1.1M N JCT Cth Z
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.80437, -90.53723
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 1991, making it 34 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 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.