Sth 56 over Fancy Creek
FairRichland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B52003500000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 56 over Fancy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 56 over Fancy Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 56 over Fancy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 56 over Fancy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 56 over Fancy Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sth 56 over Fancy Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 56 over Fancy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.