US Bridges

Cth M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B32020600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesST Joseph Coulee Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Sth 33
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.79908, -91.04719
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over ST Joseph 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over ST Joseph Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.