US Bridges

Sth 130 over Bear Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth Jj to W · Structure no. B52006700000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 130 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 130 over Bear Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 130
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Cth Jj to W
RouteState Highway 130
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.23737, -90.22581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 130 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 130 over Bear Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 130 over Bear Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 130 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 130 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.