US Bridges

Cth Ot over Sand Lake Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Zn · Structure no. B32010400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,876
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ot over Sand Lake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Ot over Sand Lake 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 3,876 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,263 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Ot
CrossesSand Lake Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Zn
RouteCounty Highway 0OT
Coordinates43.92638, -91.25523
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,876 (2022)
Projected traffic4,263 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ot over Sand Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth Ot over Sand Lake 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 Ot over Sand Lake Creek carry?

About 3,876 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ot over Sand Lake Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ot over Sand Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.