Sth 82 over Otter Creek
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth D to N · Structure no. B62002400000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 82 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 82 over Otter Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 82 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 82 over Otter 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 82 over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 82 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 82 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.