Sth 56 over Cox Creek
GoodVernon County, Wisconsin · 6.5M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B62006000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 56 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 56 over Cox Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 56 over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 56 over Cox 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 56 over Cox Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 56 over Cox Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 56 over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.