US Bridges

Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River

Poor

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B53009000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 213-4th ST
CrossesRock River
Location0.1M N JCT Ush 51
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates42.49959, -89.03745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 213-4th ST over Rock River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.