US Bridges

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth P to W · Structure no. B62011800000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Kickapoo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 131
CrossesKickapoo River
Location1.1M N JCT Cth P to W
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.65113, -90.59474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2041
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 Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 131 over Kickapoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

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 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.