US Bridges

Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 35 to N · Structure no. B06029800000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesSth 25
CrossesDry Coulee Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 35 to N
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates44.44119, -92.02157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 25 over Dry Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 25 over Dry Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.