US Bridges

Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 162 · Structure no. B32017000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Russlan Coulee
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 162
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.87028, -90.99453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Russlan Coulee over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.