US Bridges

Cth Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI W JCT Cth Fo · Structure no. B32022500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth Oa
CrossesGarbers Coulee Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Cth Fo
RouteCounty Highway 0OA
Coordinates43.80872, -91.11514
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Oa over Garbers 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 Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Oa over Garbers Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.