US Bridges

FR131 over Elk River

GoodPosted for load

Price County, Wisconsin · 13 M. NE Phillips Wi · Structure no. 091301000001037

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1975 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR131 over Elk River is a steel culvert carrying FR131 over Elk River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesFR131
CrossesElk River
Location13 M. NE Phillips Wi
RouteFederal Lands Road 131
Coordinates45.7583, -90.1456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1975)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR131 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR131 over Elk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FR131 over Elk River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is FR131 over Elk River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FR131 over Elk River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.