Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 2.8M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B62002300000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 56 over Br 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 56 over Br Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.