US Bridges

Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B32021700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 162
CrossesTrib to Burns CR
Location0.1M N JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates43.94518, -90.97552
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$204,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 162 over Trib to Burns 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 162 over Trib to Burns CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.