US Bridges

Sth 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth Dd · Structure no. B61016300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesToppen Coulee Creek
Location1.1M E JCT Cth Dd
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.09453, -91.19454
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Toppen 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 Sth 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Toppen Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.