US Bridges

Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 2.9M N JCT Sth 102 · Structure no. B60001600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 13
CrossesAtv Trail (over Old Soo
Location2.9M N JCT Sth 102
RouteState Highway 13
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.34232, -90.29688
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 13 over Atv Trail (over Old Soo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.