US Bridges

Cth a over Sand Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · At Sand Creek · Structure no. B32023400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cth a over Sand Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesSand Creek
LocationAt Sand Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates44.04709, -90.99786
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 a over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Sand Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.