Sth 131 over Kickapoo River
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B62002800000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 131 over Kickapoo River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.