US Bridges

Sth 56 over Bishops Branch

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Sth 82 to E · Structure no. B62025800000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 56 over Bishops Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 56 over Bishops Branch in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 56
CrossesBishops Branch
Location2.7M E JCT Sth 82 to E
RouteState Highway 56
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.53067, -90.76964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 56 over Bishops Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 56 over Bishops Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 56 over Bishops Branch carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 56 over Bishops Branch?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 56 over Bishops Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.