Sth 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek
FairVernon County, Wisconsin · 5.6M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B62098400000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Sth 162 over Hohlfeld 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 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 162 over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.