Sth 56 over Fancy Creek
FairRichland County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B52022300000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 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 2000, so it is 25 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 2000, making it 25 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 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Sth 56 over Fancy Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 56 over Fancy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.