US Bridges

Sth 130 over Bear Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 5.0M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B56010300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 130 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 130 over Bear Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSth 130
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.0M N JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates43.38948, -90.17319
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic744 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 130 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 130 over Bear Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 130 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sth 130 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.