US Bridges

Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek

PoorPosted for load

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. P32091000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Muenzenberger
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.8M E JCT Cth G
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.7687, -90.91235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.