13th Ave over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Wisconsin · ~1 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. DAPFORCOY0BR057
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
13th Ave over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Ave over Silver Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Ave over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th Ave over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 13th Ave over Silver Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 13th Ave over Silver Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Ave over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Army.