Sth 131 over Kickapoo River
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 5.4M N JCT Sth 82 to W · Structure no. B62003400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 858 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 131 over Kickapoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2043. The structure is 858 ft (261.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 131 over Kickapoo River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 131 over Kickapoo River carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?
The structure is 858 ft (261.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.