US Bridges

Sth 131 over Jug Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 4.7M N JCT Sth 82 to W · Structure no. B62004700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Jug Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Jug Creek in Vernon 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 131
CrossesJug Creek
Location4.7M N JCT Sth 82 to W
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.6295, -90.59928
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Jug Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 131 over Jug Creek 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 Jug Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131 over Jug Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Jug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.