US Bridges

Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B32018500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCth X
CrossesBerge Coulee Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth P
RouteCounty Highway 0X
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.7261, -90.93062
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic324 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Berge 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Berge Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.