US Bridges

Sth 131 over Intermittent Stream

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.2 MI North of Cth P to · Structure no. B62020400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 131 over Intermittent Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 131 over Intermittent Stream 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 131
CrossesIntermittent Stream
Location2.2 MI North of Cth P to
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates43.64691, -90.60004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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 traffic1,300 by 2043
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 over Intermittent Stream built?

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

What condition is Sth 131 over Intermittent Stream 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 Intermittent Stream carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 131 over Intermittent Stream?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 131 over Intermittent Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.