Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River
PoorVernon County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Cth U · Structure no. B62006100000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 131-COMMERCIAL over Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.