US Bridges

Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 95 to E · Structure no. B61008300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesUsh 53-STH 95
CrossesLake Coulee Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 95 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.3005, -91.26684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53-STH 95 over Lake Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.