US Bridges

Sth 162 over Dutch Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 33 to E · Structure no. B32016000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 162 over Dutch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 162 over Dutch Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 162
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 33 to E
RouteState Highway 162
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.81172, -90.94799
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 162 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.