US Bridges

Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth De · Structure no. B32015300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Herman Coulee
CrossesHerman Coulee Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Cth De
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.99607, -91.00973
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Herman Coulee over Herman Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.