US Bridges

Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W Cth D · Structure no. B61020500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Whalen Road
CrossesSalswedel Coulee Creek
Location2.0M W Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.15344, -91.21022
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Whalen Road over Salswedel Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.