US Bridges

Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B62001400000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesW Fk Kickapoo River
Location2.1M N JCT Sth 56
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.54178, -90.74653
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic286 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.