US Bridges

Sth 162 over Coon Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.7M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B62005600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 162 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162 over Coon Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 162
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.7M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates43.66056, -91.14334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 162 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 162 over Coon Creek 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 162 over Coon Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 162 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 162 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.