US Bridges

Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.09 MI N JCT Cth T · Structure no. B52028200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSth 130
CrossesBranch of Bear Creek
Location0.09 MI N JCT Cth T
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates43.29917, -90.20278
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Branch of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Sth 130 over Branch of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.