US Bridges

Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 3.7M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B61005500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSth 95
CrossesLakes Coulee Creek
Location3.7M E JCT Cth D
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates44.2968, -91.27625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.