US Bridges

Sth 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B62017400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesSth 82
CrossesW Fk Kickapoo River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates43.56204, -90.76275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River 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 W Fk Kickapoo River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 82 over W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.