US Bridges

Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B32010000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,986 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 16
CrossesMiller Coulee/Ped. Trail
Location1.2M E JCT Sth 35
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.82133, -91.21778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,850 (2022)
Projected traffic40,986 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail carry?

About 15,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Sth 16 over Miller Coulee/Ped. Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.