US Bridges

Entrance Road over Trempealeau River

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · Sec 12 T18N R10W · Structure no. 000032578-00043

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Entrance Road over Trempealeau River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Entrance Road over Trempealeau River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Road
CrossesTrempealeau River
LocationSec 12 T18N R10W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.051, -91.51933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Entrance Road over Trempealeau River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance Road over Trempealeau River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Entrance Road over Trempealeau River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Road over Trempealeau River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Road over Trempealeau River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.