US Bridges

Sth 56 over Genoa Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B62055000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 56 over Genoa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 56 over Genoa Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSth 56
CrossesGenoa Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth K
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates43.57894, -91.21024
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Genoa Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 56 over Genoa 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 56 over Genoa Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 56 over Genoa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 56 over Genoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.