US Bridges

Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B47003200000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesHope Coulee Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates44.64482, -92.61115
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Hope 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 35 over Hope Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.