US Bridges

Cth De over Bell Coulee Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.38 MI E JCT Sth 108 · Structure no. B32024200000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth De over Bell Coulee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth De over Bell Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCth De
CrossesBell Coulee Creek
Location0.38 MI E JCT Sth 108
RouteCounty Highway 0DE
Coordinates44.00886, -91.04575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 De over Bell Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth De over Bell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth De over Bell Coulee Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth De over Bell Coulee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Cth De over Bell Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.