US Bridges

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Ush 14 to E · Structure no. B62002700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 131
CrossesKickapoo River
Location2.1M N JCT Ush 14 to E
RouteState Highway 131
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.46725, -90.73813
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 131 over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 131 over Kickapoo River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.