US Bridges

Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel Coulee Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. B32017300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Kiel Coulee RD
CrossesKiel Coulee Creek
Location1.5M S JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.84787, -91.17885
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic471 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 Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel Coulee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel Coulee Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel Coulee Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kiel Coulee RD over Kiel Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.