US Bridges

Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B32011200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Breidel Coulee
CrossesMorman Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.76663, -91.1408
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Breidel Coulee over Morman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.