US Bridges

Sth 131-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.6M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B62018800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 131-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 131-GARDEN ST
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.6M N JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.72146, -90.59208
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2041
Trucks13%
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-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 131-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek 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-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131-GARDEN ST over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.