Sth 131 over Bear Creek
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 6.0M N JCT Sth 56 to E · Structure no. B62005700000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 131 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Bear Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 131 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 131 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sth 131 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.