Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River
GoodVernon County, Wisconsin · 4.5M E JCT Sth 82 to E · Structure no. B62002600000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Fk Kickapoo River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 56 over W Fk Kickapoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.