US Bridges

Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River

Poor

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N of JCT Cth M · Structure no. B60014700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River is a steel culvert carrying Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesTrib. to Black River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Cth M
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates45.20919, -90.32408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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$212,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Trib. to Black 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 13 over Trib. to Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.