US Bridges

Sth 56 over Camp Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 131 to N · Structure no. B52005000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 56 over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 56 over Camp Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 56
CrossesCamp Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Sth 131 to N
RouteState Highway 56
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.50183, -90.65011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 56 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 56 over Camp 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 Camp Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 56 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 56 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.