US Bridges

Cth B over Wells Coulee

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth O · Structure no. B32009300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Wells Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Cth B over Wells Coulee in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,080 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesWells Coulee
Location0.2M W JCT Cth O
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.85138, -91.14992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 B over Wells Coulee built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Wells Coulee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over Wells Coulee carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth B over Wells Coulee?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cth B over Wells Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.