Sth 162 over Dutch Creek
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Sth 33 to E · Structure no. B32001200000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 162 over Dutch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162 over Dutch Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 162 over Dutch Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sth 162 over Dutch Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 162 over Dutch Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 162 over Dutch Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 162 over Dutch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.