US Bridges

Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B50001900000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 107.5 mi (173 km).

CarriesSth 13-LAKE ST
CrossesElk River
Location0.8M N JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates45.70062, -90.41256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed107.5 mi (173 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 13-LAKE ST over Elk River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13-LAKE ST over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.