Sth 162 over Br Coon Creek
PoorVernon County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Ush 14 to E · Structure no. B62098800000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 162 over Br Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162 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 3 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 162 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 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 over Br Coon Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 162 over Br Coon Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 162 over Br Coon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.