US Bridges

Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B32001700000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesLarson Coulee Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Sth 16
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.9349, -91.11988
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth M over Larson Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.