US Bridges

Sth 95 over Tappen Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Ush 53 to S · Structure no. B61011500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 95 over Tappen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 95 over Tappen Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 95
CrossesTappen Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Ush 53 to S
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates44.29691, -91.23525
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Tappen Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 95 over Tappen 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 Sth 95 over Tappen Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 95 over Tappen Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 95 over Tappen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.