US Bridges

Sth 82 over Rocky Run

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B62001900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 82 over Rocky Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 82 over Rocky Run in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSth 82
CrossesRocky Run
Location0.7M E JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates43.56739, -90.75431
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 82 over Rocky Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 82 over Rocky Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 82 over Rocky Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 82 over Rocky Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 82 over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.