Sth 82 over Otter Creek
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B62005000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 82 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 82 over Otter Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 82 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 May 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 82 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.