US Bridges

Sth 162-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT IH 90 to E · Structure no. B32007000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 162-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 162-PEARL ST
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.9M N JCT IH 90 to E
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates43.89286, -90.99214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 162-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 162-PEARL ST 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-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 162-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 162-PEARL ST over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.