US Bridges

Sth 16 over Corning Lake Creek

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B11009200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 over Corning Lake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 16 over Corning Lake Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSth 16
CrossesCorning Lake Creek
Location3.5M E JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.58589, -89.65364
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 16 over Corning Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 over Corning Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 16 over Corning Lake Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 over Corning Lake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 16 over Corning Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.