US Bridges

Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B32017200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Gills Coulee R
CrossesGills Coulee Creek
Location2.4M N JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.92188, -91.1505
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic26 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 Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gills Coulee R over Gills Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.