US Bridges

Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek

Poor

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Ush 14 to E · Structure no. B62098700000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 98 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSth 162-N Ridge RD
CrossesBr Coon Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Ush 14 to E
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates43.70603, -91.01803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 162-N Ridge RD over Br Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.