US Bridges

Cth De over Wet Coulee Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth C · Structure no. B32003100000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth De over Wet Coulee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth De over Wet Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth De
CrossesWet Coulee Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0DE
Coordinates44.01182, -91.05257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 De over Wet Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth De over Wet 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 De over Wet Coulee Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth De over Wet Coulee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth De over Wet Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.