US Bridges

Sth 179 over Kickapoo River

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B12019500000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 179 over Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 179 over Kickapoo River in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesSth 179
CrossesKickapoo River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 179
Coordinates43.18611, -90.88444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 179 over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 179 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 179 over Kickapoo River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 179 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 179 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.