US Bridges

Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B32008700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Gills Coulee R
CrossesGills Coulee Creek
Location2.0M W JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.91375, -91.13838
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.