US Bridges

Sth 136 over Skillet Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Sth 33 to E · Structure no. B56015800000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 136 over Skillet Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 136 over Skillet Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,640 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 136
CrossesSkillet Creek
Location2.4M E JCT Sth 33 to E
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates43.44011, -89.76875
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 136 over Skillet Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 136 over Skillet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 136 over Skillet Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 136 over Skillet Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 136 over Skillet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.