US Bridges

Sth 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 131 to S · Structure no. B41030300000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSth 71-STH 131-WAL
CrossesKickapoo River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 131 to S
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates43.81544, -90.52189
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 71-STH 131-WAL 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 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 71-STH 131-WAL over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.