Sth 162 over Burns Creek
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. B32012000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 162 over Burns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 162 over Burns Creek in La Crosse 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 162 over Burns Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 162 over Burns 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 Burns Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 162 over Burns Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Sth 162 over Burns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.