US Bridges

Coaver Road over Little Yellow River

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · Sec 31 T19N R3E · Structure no. 000032530-00075

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Coaver Road over Little Yellow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Coaver Road over Little Yellow River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoaver Road
CrossesLittle Yellow River
LocationSec 31 T19N R3E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates44.08267, -90.19083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Coaver Road over Little Yellow River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coaver Road over Little Yellow River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Coaver Road over Little Yellow River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coaver Road over Little Yellow River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coaver Road over Little Yellow River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.