US Bridges

Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B32000900000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 74 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,760 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesSand Lake Coulee Creek
Location1.2M N JCT Cth Z
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates43.93111, -91.25295
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic12,200 (2021)
Projected traffic12,760 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Sth 35 over Sand Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 35 over Sand Lake Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.