Sth 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 4.4M N JCT Sth 162 · Structure no. B62008000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 35 over Chipmunk Coulee 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 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 35 over Chipmunk Coulee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.