US Bridges

Cth D over Gavin Coulee

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.1M W JCT Sth 108 · Structure no. P32092500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Gavin Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Gavin Coulee in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesGavin Coulee
Location2.1M W JCT Sth 108
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates44.02132, -91.14175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 D over Gavin Coulee built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Gavin Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth D over Gavin Coulee carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth D over Gavin Coulee?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Gavin Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.