US Bridges

Sth 169 over Vaughn CR

Good

Iron County, Wisconsin · 0.75M N Railroad Trestle · Structure no. B26004300000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 169 over Vaughn CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 169 over Vaughn CR in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 169
CrossesVaughn CR
Location0.75M N Railroad Trestle
RouteState Highway 169
CountyIron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.48714, -90.50914
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 169 over Vaughn CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 169 over Vaughn CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 169 over Vaughn CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 169 over Vaughn CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 169 over Vaughn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.