US Bridges

Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. B61012200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 95 over Lakes 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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, projected to reach 2,280 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 95
CrossesLakes Coulee Creek
Location3.5M E JCT Cth D
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates44.29102, -91.28036
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1999, making it 26 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).

How long is Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 95 over Lakes Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.